Ford Mustang Mach 1
From 275 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 9 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.4% of failures are serious: 44.4% 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 £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mustang Mach 1s tested had between 5,070 and 16,955 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,443 median miles, the Mustang Mach 1 has 0.153 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 Mustang Mach 1 MOT pass rate?
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 has a 84% MOT pass rate based on 275 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Mustang Mach 1?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Mustang Mach 1 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Mustang Mach 1 is 10,443 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,070 and 16,955 miles.
Buying a used Mustang Mach 1?
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 84% pass rate and an average repair bill of £57 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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