Ford Journey Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Journey reliable? We analysed 2,012 real MOT tests across 215 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Journey is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Journey.
Ford Journey Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Journey. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Journey MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Journey to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Journey Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Journey models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Journey Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Journey owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Journey MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Journey year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92 | 78.3% | 49,431 | 92,896 | 138,929 |
| 2019 | 211 | 79.6% | 54,453 | 105,811 | 156,880 |
| 2018 | 814 | 75.1% | 53,661 | 97,398 | 139,866 |
| 2017 | 591 | 79.0% | 78,327 | 129,270 | 185,639 |
| 2016 | 272 | 74.3% | 74,113 | 129,358 | 169,510 |
How Long Does a Ford Journey Last?
Based on 215 Ford Journey vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Journey Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Journey 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 Journey
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.6% MOT pass rate from 211 tests
74.3% MOT pass rate from 272 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Journey is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.6% across 211 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Journey Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Journey THIS CAR | 76.8% | 2,012 | 110,737 mi | 10 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 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A | 72.6% | 2,039 | 74,269 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Journey outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford JourneyShould you buy a used Ford Journey?
The Ford Journey has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.8% across 2,012 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Journey with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Journey owner drives around 22,520 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 Journey models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.