2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

2,044 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,044 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    68 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    65 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    65 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  8. Hand lever: has insufficient reserve travel0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes13.6%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2018 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,044 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).