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Ford MOT pass rates and reliability
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We hold MOT analysis for 4 Ford models. Of those, the Fiesta records the highest first-time pass rate at 77.5%, against a class 4 average of 76.8%. Choose a model below for its failure breakdown, pass rate by age and typical annual mileage.
Ford models
| Model | Generation | First-time pass rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2013–2017 | 77.5% | 408,060 |
| Ford Kuga | 2013–2019 | 77.1% | 396,868 |
| Ford Mondeo | 2014–2022 | 70.1% | 198,300 |
| Ford Focus | 2015–2018 | 68.7% | 157,596 |
How to read these figures
A first-time pass rate is the share of tests that passed without any major or dangerous defect. It is strongly influenced by the age profile of the cars being tested, so a model that sells well to high-mileage drivers will look worse than one bought mainly as a second car, even if the engineering is identical.
Pass rate by age is the more honest comparison, and the individual model pages break it down that way. For a specific car, its own record beats any model average — check that vehicle’s MOT history and read what testers actually recorded against it.
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