Ford Gt
From 250 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gts tested had between 3,086 and 31,711 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,158 median miles, the Gt has 0.083 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Gt MOT pass rate?
The Ford Gt has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 250 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Gt is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Gt is 8,158 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,086 and 31,711 miles.
Buying a used Gt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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