Ford Journey
From 322 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 26 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 26 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 12 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 7 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.8% of failures are serious: 46.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
Ford Journey on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 9 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 9. At this rate, roughly 25.5 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 193 | 11 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 197 | 10 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 195 | 12 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 205 | 4 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 208 | 5 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 208 | 4 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 211 | 3 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 208 | 7 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 73.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Journeys tested had between 101,798 and 191,938 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 140,688 median miles, the Journey has 0.019 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 Journey MOT pass rate?
The Ford Journey has a 73% MOT pass rate based on 322 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Journey?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Journey is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.
How many Ford Journeys are on UK roads?
There are 193 Ford Journeys currently licensed on UK roads, with 11 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Journey at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Journey is 140,688 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 101,798 and 191,938 miles.
Buying a used Journey?
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.
With a 73% pass rate and an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.