Ford Mustang Mach-E, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
15,248 Ford Mustang Mach-Es are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 89.7% of initial MOT tests, 17.4 points above the 72.3% UK average.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E at the MOT
89.7% of 7,541 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Mustang Mach-E 46th of 575 models.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Where Mustang Mach-Es fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Ford Mustang Mach-E tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (21.3%), headlamp aim too high (18.5%) and condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (15.7%).
The MOT page lists every common Mustang Mach-E MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Mustang Mach-E's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.52.1% of Mustang Mach-E failure items
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.23% of Mustang Mach-E failure items
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Visibility
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in the driver's view, and that the wipers and washers clear it properly.9% of Mustang Mach-E failure items
Ford Mustang Mach-Es in the UK
15,248 were licensed at the end of June 2026. The number licensed has grown 119% since the end of 2022.
- Change since 2022
- +119%from 6,978 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2023half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2023 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 1,350against 4,498 in 2022
- Declared off the road
- 1681.1% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Ford Mustang Mach-Es since 2020
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
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| End of 2020 | 37 |
| End of 2021 | 2,733 |
| End of 2022 | 6,978 |
| End of 2023 | 9,892 |
| End of 2024 | 13,578 |
| End of 2025 | 14,613 |
| End of June 2026 | 15,248 |
How old they are
Licensed Ford Mustang Mach-Es by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 35 were first used before 2021.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
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| 2025 | 1,303 | 1,350 |
| 2024 | 3,888 | 4,042 |
| 2023 | 2,780 | 2,961 |
| 2022 | 4,181 | 4,498 |
| 2021 | 2,425 | 2,741 |
Ford Mustang Mach-E recalls
15 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The 8 most recent are below. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Mustang Mach-E is affected.
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Oct 2026 R/2026/411
Mustang Mach-E - Battery Energy Control Module Software Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles computers that have had a replacement battery control module fitted can overestimate the state of health of the high-voltage battery. This means the dashboard could display around 10% battery charge when the battery is in fact nearly empty.
- Remedy
- The software for the remedy is not currently available. Once available Ford will notify affected vehicle owners so they can contact their dealer to schedule an appointment.
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Sep 2026 R/2026/366
Multi Vehicle Line: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Unexpected Activation / Deactivation
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles have been identified where the Traffic Sign Recognition and Driver Alert System are being turned on or off without the expected notification to the driver.
- Remedy
- Update the vehicles configuration and Software.
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Sep 2026 R/2026/356
26S56 Mustang Mach E - Rear Quarter Glass Moulding
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the rear quarter glass trim moulding can become detached while driving.
- Remedy
- The manufacturer is currently working on part availability. Once available they will inform owners so they can contact their dealer to schedule an appointment. If owners experience the issue in the meantime they should contact their dealer.
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Jun 2026 R/2026/268
Multi Vehicle Line: Unintended High Beam Behaviour - Compliance
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may experience erratic behaviour of the Glare Free High Beam function under certain circumstances.
- Remedy
- Update the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Electronic Control Unit software.
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Feb 2026 R/2026/065
25C84 Mach-E - SYNC Software Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C16 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist meaning the incorrect software could cause the eCall system to not work as intended.
- Remedy
- Update the SYNC module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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Sep 2025 R/2025/361
Frozen Rearview Camera Screen
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
- Remedy
- Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.
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Sep 2025 R/2025/293
25S65 - Mustang Mach E - 12V Battery Discharge
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles in the event of an unexpected 12V battery discharge the front door electronic latches retain their last lock/unlock status which could result in an unexpected lock out or lock in condition.
- Remedy
- Update the software for the Power Control Module and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module.
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Apr 2025 R/2025/161
25S14 Mach-E - High Voltage Battery Control Module Update
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles software from a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. The high voltage battery main contactor may overheat which can result in either loss of power while driving or a vehicle no start condition.
- Remedy
- Update and verify the software.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQs
How many Ford Mustang Mach-Es are there in the UK?
15,248 Ford Mustang Mach-Es were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 168 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is an 89.7% first-time pass rate for the Ford Mustang Mach-E across 7,541 tests in 2025, above the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Ford Mustang Mach-E had any recalls?
15 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The most recent was published in October 2026. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Mustang Mach-E?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: tyres, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and visibility. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Ford Mustang Mach-E's history?
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Ford history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Ford VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded). Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.