25 models · 14,247,454 MOT tests
Ford reliability
Ford cars fail 31.8% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Ford on MOT results is the Ford Edge; the least is the Ford Transit Courier.
Ranked
Every Ford model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Edge2007–2021 cars | Family SUV | 33,604 | 13.8% | Better than average |
| 2 | Ford Puma1997–2021 cars | Small SUV | 61,932 | 12.4% | Better than average |
| 3 | Ford Mustang1996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 44,751 | 14.7% | Better than average |
| 4 | Ford Kuga2007–2021 cars | Family SUV | 893,971 | 20.2% | About average |
| 5 | Ford Mondeo1996–2021 cars | Large family car | 714,820 | 33.3% | About average |
| 6 | Ford C-Max2003–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 377,543 | 30% | About average |
| 7 | Ford S-Max2001–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 257,268 | 34.6% | About average |
| 8 | Ford Focus1998–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 3,066,819 | 31.8% | About average |
| 9 | Ford Fusion2000–2021 cars | Small car | 183,058 | 40.6% | About average |
| 10 | Ford Ranger1996–2021 cars | Pickup | 344,309 | 27.6% | About average |
| 11 | Ford Galaxy1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 215,691 | 36.9% | Below average |
| 12 | Ford Tourneo Connect2003–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 38,253 | 21.1% | Below average |
| 13 | Ford Tourneo1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 47,069 | 25.6% | Below average |
| 14 | Ford Escort1996–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 9,297 | 38.9% | Below average |
| 15 | Ford Focus C-Max2003–2019 cars | MPV and people carrier | 57,678 | 48.7% | Below average |
| 16 | Ford Transit Connect1999–2021 cars | Van | 528,671 | 36% | Below average |
| 17 | Ford Tourneo Custom2009–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 15,186 | 19.3% | Below average |
| 18 | Ford Transit Custom2002–2021 cars | Van | 299,505 | 20.7% | Below average |
| 19 | Ford Transit1996–2021 cars | Van | 1,081,940 | 36.7% | Below average |
| 20 | Ford Grand C-Max2006–2019 cars | MPV and people carrier | 119,632 | 31% | Below average |
| 21 | Ford Fiesta1996–2021 cars | Small car | 4,695,039 | 33.9% | Below average |
| 22 | Ford B-Max2011–2018 cars | Small car | 169,896 | 27.2% | Below average |
| 23 | Ford Ka1996–2020 cars | City car | 623,813 | 32.8% | Below average |
| 24 | Ford EcoSport2013–2021 cars | Small SUV | 303,904 | 20% | Well below average |
| 25 | Ford Transit Courier2014–2021 cars | Van | 63,805 | 29.5% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Ford reliability questions
Are Ford cars reliable?
Ford cars fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 14,247,454 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Ford?
On MOT results, the Ford Edge: it fails 13.8% of first tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Ford should I avoid?
The Ford Transit Courier has the weakest MOT record of the Ford range (37% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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