2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,247 MOT tests, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recorded a 92.8% pass rate. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 202 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Mustang Mach-E fails 5.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 256 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 141 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 61 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 25 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 202 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 140 |
| 3 | Washers | 48 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 42 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.3% | 1,170 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.2% | 275 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.1% | 217 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 157 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 65 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,792 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,118 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 316 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 5,004 | 7.2% |
| Petrol | 243 | 7.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 291 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 4,921 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Mustang Mach-E
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-Es pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 5,247 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Mustang Mach-E get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,247 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.