Car statistics
How many Ford Mustang Mach-Es are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 7,064 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 14,804 Ford Mustang Mach-Es licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 227 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2020.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 2,690 |
| 2022 | 6,890 |
| 2023 | 9,757 |
| 2024 | 13,354 |
| 2025 | 14,384 |
| 2026 | 14,804 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 89.6% of Ford Mustang Mach-E MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Mustang Mach-Es tested pass 88.7% of the time, so the Ford Mustang Mach-E does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 90.6%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Mustang Mach-E | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.2% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.2% | 87.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Ford Mustang Mach-E fails its MOT, appearing on 56.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.0% of Ford Mustang Mach-E tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 56.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.9% |
| Visibility | 11.4% |
| Brakes | 4.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% |
| Suspension | 2.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford Mustang Mach-E failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 22.8% of 736 failed tests. 30.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 22.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 19.6% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.1% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 13.6% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.6% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.2% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 3.1% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 3.0% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 2.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 21.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 3.9% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 2.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.7% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.6% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 1.1% |
| Service brake performance: fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes | 0.7% |
| Items removed from driver's view prior to test Non-component advisories | 0.6% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
2 years of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,703 | 2,473 | 90.1% |
| 2022 | 4,439 | 4,216 | 89.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford Mustang Mach-E covers 10,060 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 10,051 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford Mustang Mach-Es for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 4,453 in 2022. In 2025, 1,331 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 37 |
| ’21 | 2,695 |
| ’22 | 4,453 |
| ’23 | 2,923 |
| ’24 | 3,955 |
| ’25 | 1,331 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford Mustang Mach-E from 2022 to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2022 to 2024), its electric versions have an official range of 249 to 382 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 249–382 | 3.0–4.0 | 2022–2024 | – | 18 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 12 safety recalls for the Ford Mustang Mach-E since 1992, the first in 2021. The most recent was launched on 30 June 2026.
All 12 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Mustang Mach-E. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 14,804 | +6.2% | 227 | 292 | Electric |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 15,031 Mustang Mach-E records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 7,064 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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