2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

2,511 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,511 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.7%
    56 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    50 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  3. Tyres4.4%
  4. Suspension4.4%
  5. Lights & electrics2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

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: 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 2016 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2016 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,511 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).