2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

344 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Tyres2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Suspension2.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2015 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2015 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 344 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).