Repair costs
Ford repair costs by model and MOT fail item
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 17,583,974 MOT tests · Updated
19 of 23 Ford models need at least one repair clearly more or less often than class 4 vehicles the same age, from 17,583,974 MOT tests [1].
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Prices are national; what differs by model is how often MOTs call for a repair.
Repairs Ford models need more or less often
Ford models one by one
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta common problems 5,660,045 MOT tests
- Ford Fiesta swivel pin replacement: fails 7.1–7.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fiesta suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.3–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fiesta track rod end replacement: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fiesta tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.6× (1.59–1.62×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Focus
Ford Focus common problems 3,840,973 MOT tests
- Ford Focus tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Transit
Ford Transit common problems 1,227,954 MOT tests
- Ford Transit corrosion welding repair: fails 5.3–5.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit brake pipe replacement: fails 5.3–5.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit CV boot replacement: fails 2.9× (2.88–2.92×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit suspension arm bush replacement: fails 2.1× (2.06–2.09×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit exterior bulb replacement: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit wiper blade replacement: fails 1.7× (1.65–1.69×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Ford Transit wheel bearing replacement
Ford Kuga
Ford Kuga common problems 1,137,353 MOT tests
- Ford Kuga steering rack gaiter replacement: fails 3.9–4.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Kuga exhaust repair: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Kuga tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Mondeo
Ford Mondeo common problems 817,456 MOT tests
- Ford Mondeo exhaust mounting repair: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Mondeo tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Ka
Ford Ka common problems 743,190 MOT tests
- Ford Ka corrosion welding repair: fails 4.5–4.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ka shock absorber replacement: fails 3.7–3.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ka suspension arm bush replacement: fails 1.9× (1.89–1.94×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect common problems 676,611 MOT tests
- Ford Transit Connect corrosion welding repair: fails 4.5–4.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Connect exhaust repair: fails 3.1–3.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Connect brake pipe replacement: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Connect wiper blade replacement: fails 1.8× (1.80–1.85×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Connect CV boot replacement: fails 1.8× (1.79–1.84×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Connect handbrake repair: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford C-Max
Ford C-Max common problems 527,219 MOT tests
- Ford C-Max steering rack gaiter replacement: fails 4.6–4.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford C-Max tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.0–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford C-Max headlight lens restoration: fails 1.8–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford C-Max headlight unit replacement: fails 1.8–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Custom common problems 499,881 MOT tests
- Ford Transit Custom CV boot replacement: fails 2.8–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Custom headlight bulb replacement: fails 2.6–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Custom washer system repair: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Custom wiper blade replacement: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Custom brake pad replacement: fails 1.6× (1.56–1.61×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Ford Transit Custom brake pipe replacement
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger common problems 426,542 MOT tests
- Ford Ranger ABS warning light repair: fails 3.2–3.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ranger coil spring replacement: fails 2.6–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ranger brake pipe replacement: fails 2.4–2.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ranger tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Ranger exhaust repair: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford EcoSport
Ford EcoSport common problems 402,494 MOT tests
- Ford EcoSport swivel pin replacement: fails 5.9–6.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford EcoSport handbrake repair: fails 4.6–4.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford EcoSport exhaust repair: fails 4.2–4.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford EcoSport headlight bulb replacement: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford EcoSport exterior bulb replacement: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford EcoSport emissions fail repair: fails 2.3–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Ford EcoSport tyre pressure sensor replacement
Ford S-Max
Ford S-Max common problems 301,431 MOT tests
- Ford S-Max exhaust repair: fails 2.1–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford S-Max exhaust mounting repair: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford S-Max suspension arm bush replacement: fails 1.9× (1.85–1.92×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford S-Max tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.6–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy common problems 251,657 MOT tests
- Ford Galaxy steering rack gaiter replacement: fails 3.6–3.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Galaxy exhaust repair: fails 2.1–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Galaxy exhaust mounting repair: fails 1.7–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Galaxy suspension arm bush replacement: fails 1.7× (1.66–1.73×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Galaxy exterior bulb replacement: fails 1.6× (1.62–1.65×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Galaxy tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.6–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Ford Galaxy CV boot replacement
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion common problems 220,682 MOT tests
- Ford Fusion brake pipe replacement: fails 2.8–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fusion wheel bearing replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fusion headlight unit replacement: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Fusion headlight lens restoration: fails 1.4–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford B-Max
Ford B-Max common problems 218,327 MOT tests
- Ford B-Max swivel pin replacement: fails 2.7–3.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford B-Max exterior bulb replacement: fails 1.8× (1.76–1.81×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford B-Max tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford B-Max suspension ball joint replacement: fails 1.7× (1.66–1.74×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Puma
Ford Puma common problems 171,401 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Ford Grand C-Max
Ford Grand C-Max common problems 145,176 MOT tests
- Ford Grand C-Max horn repair: fails 3.0–3.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Grand C-Max tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.8–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Grand C-Max CV boot replacement: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Grand C-Max brake pad replacement: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Grand C-Max wiper blade replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Transit Courier
Ford Transit Courier common problems 103,155 MOT tests
- Ford Transit Courier headlight bulb replacement: fails 2.8–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Courier exterior bulb replacement: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Courier washer system repair: fails 2.7–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Courier suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.2–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Courier headlight alignment: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Transit Courier track rod end replacement: fails 1.7–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Ford Transit Courier wiper blade replacement · Ford Transit Courier coil spring replacement
Ford Tourneo
Ford Tourneo common problems 55,404 MOT tests
- Ford Tourneo brake pipe replacement: fails 6.5–7.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo CV boot replacement: fails 4.2–4.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo suspension arm bush replacement: fails 2.4–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.8–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo handbrake repair: fails 1.4–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Tourneo Connect
Ford Tourneo Connect common problems 51,802 MOT tests
- Ford Tourneo Connect tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.3–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo Connect ABS warning light repair: fails 1.7–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Ford Tourneo Connect wiper blade replacement: fails 1.6–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang common problems 40,094 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Ford Edge
Ford Edge common problems 35,844 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Tourneo Custom common problems 29,283 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Which repairs is one car heading for?
The prices here are for the job, not for one car. A car's MOT history, by registration, lists the advisories its testers recorded, which are often the next repairs.
- Check a Ford's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
Questions people ask
Which repair do Ford models need more often than other cars?
13 Ford models fail on the items tyre pressure sensor replacement fixes clearly more often than class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Do Ford repairs cost more?
26 repairs are listed here with national prices: the price does not change by make in this data, only how often MOTs call for the repair.
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Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 17,583,974 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Rates are per 100 MOT tests of class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans) at each age. Model comparisons are against all class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel, pooled over 2022 to 2025 tests: they are not matched on test year or on mileage. Advisory figures count pairs of consecutive MOT tests of the same vehicle: "next MOT" means its next test 300 to 500 days (about 10 to 16 months) later, and the no-advisory comparison is standardised to the advised vehicles' age bands. Repairs between MOTs and breakdowns are not in this data. How we compare