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Ford Common MOT Problems (2026)

Ford models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 8,100,066 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Average Ford MOT pass rate: 85%

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Avg pass rate

15%

Avg fail rate

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Ford Models with the Most MOT Problems

Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)

#ModelFail RateTypical Issues (estimate)
1Ford Freda33%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues
2Ford Focus C-Max30%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
3Ford Cougar29%Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion
4Ford Fusion25%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
5Ford Puma25%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration

Most Reliable Ford Models

Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.

#ModelPass Rate
1Ford Kuga Titanium Frst Ed PHEV CVT97%
2Ford Puma Titanium First Ed MHEV96%
3Ford Puma ST-Line X Auto96%
4Ford Puma ST-Line Design MHEV96%
5Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale Auto96%

All Ford Models by Fail Rate

Every Ford model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Ka199962%37%
Ka200863%35%
Ka200664%35%
Galaxy200464%35%
Ka200263%35%
Ka200164%35%
Ka200764%34%
Ka200564%34%
Focus199965%34%
Ka200464%34%
Galaxy200565%34%
Fiesta199766%34%
Focus199866%34%
Focus C-Max200465%33%
Fiesta199865%33%
Ka200366%33%
Galaxy200365%33%
Galaxy200166%33%
Fiesta199967%32%
Focus200067%32%
Fiesta200067%32%
Puma199868%32%
Focus200368%31%
Focus C-Max200568%31%
Fiesta200168%31%
Galaxy200668%31%
C-Max200668%31%
Mondeo199569%31%
Focus200469%30%
Focus200269%30%
Mondeo200569%30%
Focus200168%30%
Focus C-Max200670%30%
Mondeo200469%30%
Ranger200669%30%
Mondeo200368%30%
Mondeo200268%30%
S-Max200669%30%
Mondeo200070%30%
Ranger200169%30%
Galaxy200269%30%
Ka200069%30%
Fiesta200670%29%
Fiesta200570%29%
Fiesta200471%29%
C-Max200870%29%
Fiesta200270%29%
Mondeo200671%29%
C-Max200770%29%
S-Max200770%29%

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Ford MOT FAQ

What are the most common MOT problems on Ford cars?

The most common MOT problems on Ford cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Ford diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Ford models with at least 1,000 tests, the Ford Freda has the highest average fail rate at 33%.

Which Ford model is the most reliable?

In our data, the Ford Kuga Titanium Frst Ed PHEV CVT has the best MOT record of the Ford models with at least 1,000 tests: 97% of its 1,285 MOT tests ended in a pass and 3% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Ford?

The average MOT pass rate for Ford is 85%, based on 8,100,066 MOT tests across 281 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 15% of MOT tests on Ford cars ended in a fail.

Ford Model Problem Guides

Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Ford model

Ford Fiesta Problems78% passFord Focus Problems80% passFord Transit Problems76% passFord Kuga Problems86% passFord Mondeo Problems78% passFord Ka Problems78% passFord Transit Connect Problems78% passFord Ranger Problems84% passFord C-Max Problems79% passFord Ecosport Problems87% passFord S-Max Problems77% passFord Transit Custom Problems86% pass

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