Ford F100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford F100 car check
Is the Ford F100 reliable? We analysed 1,267 real MOT tests across 301 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford F100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford F100.
Ford F100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford F100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford F100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford F100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford F100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford F100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford F100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford F100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford F100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford F100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 73 | 87.7% | 7,426 | 23,233 | 62,748 |
| 2015 | 73 | 80.8% | 8,259 | 48,464 | 67,784 |
| 2014 | 110 | 76.4% | 26,245 | 39,062 | 60,765 |
| 2010 | 62 | 80.6% | 4,751 | 25,900 | 37,165 |
| 2005 | 61 | 78.7% | 9,711 | 23,898 | 38,645 |
How Long Does a Ford F100 Last?
Based on 301 Ford F100 vehicles on UK roads.
Ford F100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford F100 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 F100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.7% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 110 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford F100 is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 73 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford F100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F100 THIS CAR | 82.8% | 1,267 | 40,016 mi | 21 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 |
| Man Tgl | 87.4% | 421 | 287,314 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford F100 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford F100Should you buy a used Ford F100?
The Ford F100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 1,267 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 F100 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (44 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (27), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (26). 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 F100 owner drives around 593 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 F100 models stay on UK roads for around 21 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.