In 2025, 3,515,477 Ford cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 69% passed first time, against 70% for all cars of the same ages, which makes Ford as a brand about average. Among the 28 brands with at least 100,000 tests, Ford ranks 20.
Of the 13 Ford models with a page, the strongest for its age is the Puma (+4 points against the average car) and the weakest is the Grand C-Max (-5).
Ford pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 91% of Ford cars passed first time (all cars that age: 88%); at 18 years, 55% (all cars: 57%).
Ford All cars of that age
Where Ford cars fail
Compared with the average car, Ford cars fail more often on lights and electrics and steering.
Share of Ford tests failing on this area Average car
Checks before buying a used Ford
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
Ford models
The last column shows how many points each model is above or below the average car of the same ages.
| Model | Tests in 2025 | Passed first time | Average car, same ages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta | 1,308,721 | 65% | 69% | -4 |
| Focus | 863,229 | 67% | 69% | -1 |
| Kuga | 283,575 | 78% | 76% | +2 |
| Transit | 275,663 | 62% | 70% | -7 |
| Mondeo | 171,295 | 67% | 66% | +1 |
| Ka | 169,319 | 66% | 67% | -1 |
| Transit Connect | 157,701 | 66% | 73% | -7 |
| Ranger | 121,688 | 72% | 78% | -6 |
| Ecosport | 109,315 | 77% | 81% | -4 |
| C-Max | 105,753 | 68% | 67% | +0 |
| S-Max | 67,271 | 64% | 67% | -3 |
| Puma | 65,653 | 91% | 87% | +4 |
| Transit Custom | 63,066 | 76% | 82% | -6 |
| Galaxy | 54,153 | 64% | 69% | -5 |
| B-Max | 53,632 | 68% | 70% | -2 |
| Fusion | 46,351 | 58% | 58% | -0 |
| Grand C-Max | 34,568 | 65% | 71% | -5 |
| Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue | 31,470 | 78% | 87% | -9 |
| Transit Courier | 30,988 | 70% | 81% | -11 |
| Transit Custom 280LIMITD Eblue | 24,826 | 78% | 87% | -9 |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.