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Ford Mustang GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mustang GT reliable? We analysed 335 real MOT tests across 127 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 335 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
25,450mi
Annual Mileage
1,878mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mustang GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mustang GT.

Ford Mustang GT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Mustang GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Mustang GT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Mustang GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
739 mi/yr
Typical
1,878 mi/yr
Average
3,287 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,091 mi/yr

Ford Mustang GT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mustang GT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,450 mi
75th Percentile
39,025 mi
95th Percentile
66,363 mi
Max Recorded
95,866 mi

How Does the Ford Mustang GT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Mustang GT THIS CAR 89.6% 335 25,450 mi — 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
Volvo S90 R-design T8 Recharge AWD A 91% 659 39,050 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mustang GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Mustang GT?

The Ford Mustang GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 335 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Mustang GT owner drives around 1,878 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.

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.

Ford Mustang GT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mustang GT reliable?
Based on 335 MOT tests, the Ford Mustang GT has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mustang GT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mustang GT do per year?
The typical Ford Mustang GT does around 1,878 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mustang GT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mustang GT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.