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Ford at a glance
We have MOT data guides for 3 Ford models: Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Ford Kuga. Together they account for 2,503,439 licensed cars on UK roads (DfT VEH0120, 2026 Q2) and 2,570,290 initial MOT tests in 2025. The DVSA recalls data lists 377 Ford recall campaigns since 1992, the most recent launched on 28/09/2026.
Ford model guides
| Model | Licensed on UK roads | MOT pass rate | vs same-age average | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta | 1,259,187 | 65.6% | -3.8 pts | 1,360,707 |
| Focus | 862,774 | 67.8% | -1.3 pts | 897,506 |
| Kuga | 381,478 | 79.4% | +2.4 pts | 312,077 |
- Ford Fiesta: 1,360,707 initial MOT tests in 2025 with a 65.6% pass rate, 3.8 points below the average for cars of the same age; 1,259,187 licensed; 31 recall campaigns match this model. Most common failure area: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.3% of initial tests). Top failure item: Stop lamp: not working (6.17%).
- Ford Focus: 897,506 initial MOT tests in 2025 with a 67.8% pass rate, 1.3 points below the average for cars of the same age; 862,774 licensed; 59 recall campaigns match this model. Most common failure area: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.5% of initial tests). Top failure item: Position lamp: not working (3.94%).
- Ford Kuga: 312,077 initial MOT tests in 2025 with a 79.4% pass rate, 2.4 points above the average for cars of the same age; 381,478 licensed; 40 recall campaigns match this model. Most common failure area: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.5% of initial tests). Top failure item: Position lamp: not working (2.64%).
Recall campaigns for Ford
The DVSA recalls data (downloaded 2026-10-14) lists 377 recall campaigns for all Ford vehicles listed in the DVSA file, including vans, since 1992. The 10 most recent are below.
| Launch date | Model | Concern | Recall number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2026 | KUGA, MACH-E | Multi Vehicle Line: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Unexpected Activation / Deactivation | R/2026/366 |
| 25/09/2026 | TRANSIT CUSTOM | Transit Custom – Potential Touch Condition Between Bulkhead Bolt And Fuel Tank – Product Safety Recall | R/2026/365 |
| 23/09/2026 | MUSTANG MACH-E | 26S56 Mustang Mach E – Rear Quarter Glass Moulding | R/2026/356 |
| 21/09/2026 | PUMA | Puma – Exhaust system cold end replacement – Compliance Recall | R/2026/357 |
| 18/09/2026 | KUGA | 26S62 Kuga – EDS Wiring touch | R/2026/355 |
| 04/09/2026 | MUSTANG | 26C32 Mustang – Windshield Wipers and Washer System Potentially Inoperative During Freezing Temperatures | R/2026/345 |
| 31/08/2026 | RANGER | 26S35 – Ranger – Engine failure | R/2026/289 |
| 27/08/2026 | KUGA, RANGER | 26S10 – Kuga Ranger – Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure | R/2026/160 |
| 21/08/2026 | EXPLORER | 26S57 Explorer – Panoramic Roof Partial Detachment | R/2026/334 |
| 31/07/2026 | TRANSIT | 26C36 – Transit – Vehicle Identification Number Label Missing Mandatory Weight Information | R/2026/312 |
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Data sources and methodology
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results (2025); DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120) (2026 Q2); DVSA vehicle recalls data (CSV) (downloaded 2026-10-14). Analysis by Check My Vehicle. Not endorsed by DVSA, DVLA or DfT. How we calculate these figures.
Last updated 22 October 2026 · Written by Kate