2022 Ford Mustang — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 486 MOT tests, the 2022 Ford Mustang recorded a 93.2% pass rate. That is 1.2 percentage points better than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 8.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests against 1.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and wipers — registration plates alone was recorded 9 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 23 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 6 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.0% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 2 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 2 |
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 | 14.6% | 71 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.5% | 12 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.1% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 443 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 39 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Mustang
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 Mustangs pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 486 2022 Ford Mustang MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Mustang?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2022 Mustang get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 486 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.