2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

1,181 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    81 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.8%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    31 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.0%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2019 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2019 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,181 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).