2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

105 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.9%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: missing1.0%
  7. Bonnet: cannot be secured in the closed position1.0%
  8. Steering linkage components - ball joint: has excessive play1.0%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Suspension3.8%
  3. Tyres2.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Brakes2.9%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. 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 2014 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2014 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 105 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were individual direction indicators: incorrect colour; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).