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60 Model Years Analyzed

Ford Mustang
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1964-2023), based on 13,181 DVSA recorded tests.

87.2%

Average Pass Rate

60

Model Years

13k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2016 Ford Mustang MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

86.1% pass rateBased on 2,967 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

2023100%

4 tests

2022100%

1 tests

202192.3%

13 tests

202090.8%

950 tests

201989.3%

1,362 tests

201887.4%

2,405 tests

201786.5%

2,188 tests

201686.1%

2,967 tests

201588.5%

399 tests

201485%

127 tests

201389.6%

125 tests

201287.3%

118 tests

201184.5%

97 tests

201091.7%

120 tests

200986.8%

106 tests

200889.3%

252 tests

200788.1%

329 tests

200684.5%

322 tests

200583.6%

397 tests

200485.7%

77 tests

200389.3%

56 tests

200286.5%

37 tests

200184.3%

51 tests

200079.4%

68 tests

199983.6%

55 tests

199891.4%

35 tests

199783.7%

49 tests

199685.7%

77 tests

199579.8%

89 tests

199483.6%

73 tests

199388.9%

9 tests

199290%

10 tests

1991100%

7 tests

199080%

20 tests

1989100%

18 tests

198884.6%

13 tests

1987100%

4 tests

1986100%

2 tests

1985100%

4 tests

1984100%

2 tests

198375%

4 tests

1982100%

2 tests

198180%

5 tests

1980100%

3 tests

1979100%

2 tests

197850%

2 tests

1977100%

1 tests

1976100%

3 tests

197566.7%

3 tests

1974100%

2 tests

197385.7%

7 tests

197288.9%

9 tests

197193.3%

15 tests

197080%

5 tests

1969100%

9 tests

1968100%

22 tests

196795%

20 tests

196686.7%

15 tests

196584.6%

13 tests

1964100%

1 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1A tyre seriously damaged
  2. 2Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  3. 3Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  4. 4The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  5. 5A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Ford Mustang?

The Ford Mustang has an average 87.2% MOT pass rate across model years 1964 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Mustang?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Ford Mustang across all years are: a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Ford Mustang year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Ford Mustang model years.