Ford Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Pick Up reliable? We analysed 1,826 real MOT tests across 198 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Pick Up is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, position lamp(s) not working and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Pick Up.
Ford Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 89 | 83.1% | 30,144 | 83,391 | 173,217 |
| 2007 | 66 | 86.4% | 24,159 | 41,642 | 99,017 |
| 2005 | 84 | 77.4% | 42,133 | 88,528 | 181,879 |
| 2004 | 110 | 79.1% | 40,740 | 62,678 | 105,609 |
| 2003 | 195 | 80.0% | 44,638 | 72,679 | 89,181 |
| 2002 | 142 | 76.8% | 43,640 | 83,438 | 114,330 |
| 2001 | 91 | 78.0% | 75,842 | 95,615 | 119,286 |
| 2000 | 77 | 76.6% | 45,149 | 98,176 | 171,823 |
| 1999 | 96 | 78.1% | 81,785 | 111,848 | 156,310 |
| 1997 | 54 | 75.9% | 100,682 | 129,996 | 254,735 |
| 1993 | 52 | 80.8% | 53,866 | 109,888 | 115,342 |
| 1991 | 59 | 72.9% | 20,721 | 34,234 | 51,778 |
| 1987 | 52 | 75.0% | 28,250 | 33,811 | 55,672 |
How Long Does a Ford Pick Up Last?
Based on 198 Ford Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Pick Up 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 Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.4% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
72.9% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Pick Up is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.4% across 66 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Pick Up THIS CAR | 79.8% | 1,826 | 61,374 mi | 39 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 |
| Jaguar F-pace Rdynam Hse D MHEV AWD A | 90.8% | 3,623 | 32,573 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Pick Up outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 1,826 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 Pick Up are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (44 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (30), and brake pipe excessively corroded (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 Pick Up owner drives around 1,594 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 Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 39 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.