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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Lightning. Check any Lightning by registration number below.

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80.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.1%

vs Ford Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Lightning — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Lightning has an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Lightning is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ford Lightning, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Lightning performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 15 vehicles

80.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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95.4% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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67.1% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Lightning

Ford Lightning — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Lightning MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Lightning?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Lightning is 80.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Lightning?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Lightning reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, the Ford Lightning is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Lightning?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Lightning?
Typical mileage for the Ford Lightning: 60,859 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lightning to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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