Ford Excursion Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Excursion reliable? We analysed 1,014 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Excursion is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, ball joint has excessive play and direction indicator incorrect colour. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Excursion.
Ford Excursion Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Excursion. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Excursion MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Excursion to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Excursion Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Excursion fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Excursion Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Excursion owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Excursion MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Excursion year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 128 | 75.8% | 38,112 | 63,442 | 118,550 |
| 2004 | 182 | 77.5% | 40,538 | 69,792 | 98,365 |
| 2003 | 130 | 80.0% | 50,130 | 73,766 | 99,317 |
| 2002 | 180 | 72.2% | 78,213 | 103,009 | 137,432 |
| 2001 | 100 | 79.0% | 71,782 | 90,810 | 122,241 |
| 2000 | 198 | 71.7% | 79,840 | 118,612 | 141,949 |
How Long Does a Ford Excursion Last?
Based on 123 Ford Excursion vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Excursion Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Excursion MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Excursion
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.0% MOT pass rate from 130 tests
71.7% MOT pass rate from 198 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Excursion is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.0% across 130 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Excursion Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Excursion THIS CAR | 75.9% | 1,014 | 82,654 mi | 26 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo | 91.5% | 402 | 23,792 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Excursion outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Excursion has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.9% across 1,014 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ford Excursion are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (38 recorded failures), ball joint has excessive play (24), and direction indicator incorrect colour (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Excursion owner drives around 4,705 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Excursion models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.