Ranked #193 car in the UK · SUV (EV) · 1,213 units sold last year

Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E (2020 on) is Ford's electric SUV that controversially borrowed the Mustang name - and largely earned it, with genuinely strong performance and a long-range option. Roomy, quick and good to drive, with the wild GT at the top, it's a credible Tesla Model Y rival. The interior leans on a big portrait touchscreen; range and charging are competitive rather than class-leading.

How these figures are sourced — the valuation is anchored to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). Reliability, mileage and variant data are real DVSA MOT records. Dimensions, tyre sizes and costs, servicing figures and the insurance group are segment-level estimates rather than sourced per car, and are being replaced model by model.

Ford Mustang Mach-E
Photo: Vauxford via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Body
SUV (EV)
Years
2020–2026
Fuel
Electric
Efficiency
3.4 mi/kWh

typical

Insurance
Group 27

The short version

45/100

Forecourt score

Value 31 · Reliability 63 · Insurance 39 · catalogue percentiles

The Ford Mustang Mach-E loses value faster than most cars and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is excellent — an MOT score of 80/100, ahead of 57% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 31% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20) — the from-new ownership picture. Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Flip side for used buyers: heavy depreciation is the first owner’s loss and the used buyer’s discount — a reliable car with a low score here can be a strong used purchase at today’s prices.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Electric

Power

294 ps

Drivetrain

RWD

Efficiency

3.4 mi/kWh

The volume Mach-E. 91 kWh (usable) Extended Range, 294 PS RWD, ~372 mi WLTP. Heat pump standard. The electric crossover Ford controversially named after the Mustang.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

2023
20202026
17,373 mi
0Expected: 17,373180k
good
PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Remembered as you browse other cars.

Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.

£20,250

Range £16,500 – £24,350

medium confidence

When new (2023)circa £51,000Age-based value£27,917Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region+£11Market calibration-£6,328Forecourt price£21,600Private sale£18,900Part-exchange£16,650
Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot.

At 17,373 miles it’s below the ~32,086 typical for a 3-year-old — a well-kept reading.

Seen one for sale?

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A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Ford Mustang Mach-E loses value over time.

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 17,373 miles you entered above — worth about £20,250 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 5,791 miles a year.

5-year total

£10,656

Per year

£2,131

All-in per mile

£0.37

Fuel per mile

7.7p

Depreciation£1,607
Fuel / energy£2,234
Servicing£1,765
Road tax£1,000
Insurance£4,050

Best age to buy — around 2 years

A 2-year-old example loses roughly £3,050 a year — 79% less than the £14,250 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 31%
Reliabilitybetter than 63%
Cheap to insurebetter than 39%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

Standard / Extended Range (volume)

Ford's electric SUV — Mustang in name only. Better-looking than VW ID.4, more practical than Polestar 2. Extended Range RWD Premium the volume spec. Cross-shop Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BMW iX1.

New price
circa £50,000
Annual fuel / energy
£900
3-yr depreciation
50%

Watch for

  • ·Software/screen lag on pre-2023 cars (OTA-improving)
  • ·12V battery drain when unused >2 weeks
  • ·'High Voltage System Service Required' false reads occasional
  • ·Some early MyKey wireless not working reliably

Mach-E GT

Performance Mach-E. 487 PS, 3.7s 0-62. The Mach-E that earns the Mustang badge. Cross-shop Tesla Model Y Performance, BMW iX1 M35, Kia EV6 GT. Strong residuals vs lower trims.

New price
circa £70,000
Annual fuel / energy
£1,000
3-yr depreciation
50%

Watch for

  • ·Front tyre wear quick under hard acceleration
  • ·Brake feel can be inconsistent (combined regen + friction)
  • ·Same software issues as standard cars

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 03/08/2026) · Petrol 159.9p/L, Diesel 179.2p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 27 of 50 (upper-mid — pricier to insure) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

3 years
0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+
Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£810/ year

Roughly £68 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.
Age bandLower riskTypicalHigher risk
Age 17-25£1,847£2,309£3,001
Age 26-32£964£1,134£1,383
Age 33-39Selected£713£810£956
Age 40-49£605£672£780
Age 50+£539£599£707

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

5,791 mi/yr
2,000UK avg for this model: 5,79130,000

Routine service

£185

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£210

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£200

Standard rate, post year-one

Electricity

£460

3.4 mi/kWh, 27p blended

Insurance

£810

Age 33-39, group 27

Clean-air zones

✓ ULEZ compliant
  • Electric variants are compliant with London ULEZ and all UK clean-air zones.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£1,865 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£80

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£240

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£520

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£900

per year · high risk

Tyres

215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

OptionNew costAdded used valueReturn

Tow bar (factory-fit)

Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it.

£650£45069%

Parking sensors & reversing camera

Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns.

£500£30060%

Heat pump

Genuinely useful in winter; buyers increasingly look for it.

£1,000£45045%

Heated seats / cold-weather pack

£450£20044%

Faster on-board AC charger

£800£30038%

Metallic or premium paint

Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk.

£600£20033%

Panoramic / opening roof

£1,100£35032%

Larger alloy wheels

£700£20029%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 17,373 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

BrakesUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 10.8% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120medium severityParts high

Recorded in 9.4% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450low severityParts high

Recorded in 6.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at 30k-60k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 4.2% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at 60k-100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.1% of MOT tests 60k-100k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

EmissionsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£800medium severityParts high

Recorded in 2.8% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 163,920 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP's independent crash-test rating for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, from its 2021 assessment.

5/5
TEST YEAR2021
Current rating · valid to 2027

The passenger compartment of the Mustang Mach-E remained stable in the frontal offset test.

Independent crash-test data from Euro NCAP. Star ratings reflect the test protocol of the year shown — newer protocols are stricter, so a 5-star from 2024 represents a higher bar than a 5-star from 2014. Euro NCAP ratings run for six years from publication; a lapsed rating means the protocol has moved on, not that the car performs any worse than it did on test.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 24,729 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

A 3-year-old Mustang Mach-E passes its MOT 90.5% of the time; by 6 years that has risen to 93.3%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

Not enough older examples yet to gauge longevity.

What fails at the first MOT

The defect categories a Mustang Mach-E registered 2020–2023 fails on at its first MOT, from 8,651 first tests. Every car here is the same age and the same generation, so these are the faults that show up first - not the wear a high-mileage older example collects.

  • Tyres & wheels4.9%
  • Driver's view0.9%
  • Lighting & signalling0.5%
  • Brakes0.4%
  • Seat belts & restraints0.3%
  • Identification & other0.3%

Share of first MOT tests recording at least one defect in that category. DVSA test-item categories, not parts: “Driver’s view” covers mirrors, wipers and glass.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a Mustang Mach-E at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

  • 3 yr32,086
  • 4 yr41,215
  • 5 yr47,703
  • 6 yr39,521

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records. Ages below three are not shown: the first MOT is due at three years, so the few cars tested earlier are a self-selected minority rather than a representative sample. Ages with at least 10 tests shown.

Reliability

80/ 100

Excellent

First-MOT pass rate and defect rate for cars registered 2020 onward (8,651 first tests), with cohort survival — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

86%first-time pass rate

57th percentile — About catalogue average

Based on 13,611 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

0%50%90%

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

  • 01The Extended Range rear-drive is the distance pick; the GT is seriously quick if thirstier.
  • 02Genuinely engaging to drive for an electric SUV - more fun than most rivals in the class.
  • 03Charging is solid but not 800-volt fast - plan longer trips around its real-world rapid-charge rate.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Ford Mustang Mach-E, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Higher

Desirable SUVs like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.

Parts theft

Lower

As an electric car it has no catalytic converter, so the most common parts-theft vector doesn't apply.

Worth doing

  • Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
  • A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Ford Mustang Mach-E into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

CityAreaDaily chargeLikely outcome
LondonAll of Greater London (within the M25)£12.50
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
BirminghamInside the A4540 Middleway£8.00
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
BristolCity centre and part of the Portway£9.00
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
GlasgowCity centre—
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
EdinburghCity centre—
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
AberdeenCity centre—
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.
DundeeCity centre—
Likely exempt
Battery-electric — exempt everywhere.

Zones that don't charge private cars

  • Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
  • Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
  • Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
  • Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
  • Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

EV reality check

64 kWh
Winter range
280 mi
Cold-weather realistic
DC charge 10–80%
36 min
Slower than rivals
Heat pump
Standard
Standard fit
Battery chemistry
NMC
Higher energy density, faster charging, charge to 80% daily
Cost to charge
~£17
full charge · ~£7.94/100mi

Winter range estimates assume ~5°C ambient with cabin heating; figures from manufacturer cold-weather testing where available, otherwise derived as a fraction of WLTP. DC times are manufacturer-claimed 10–80% on the headline charger; real-world sessions on UK rapids can be slower. Charging cost is a full battery at the home/blended electricity rate; public rapid charging costs more.

UK charging network

119,080 public chargers across the UK

As of 2026-04-01, the UK has 119,080 publicly available EV chargers, up 12.6% on the prior year (13,281 added in 2025). 23% of those are rapid (50 kW+) or ultra-rapid (150 kW+), so the network can support both home and on-route charging.

3-8 kW

50%

Standard

8-50 kW

27%

Standard plus

50-150 kW

12%

Rapid

150 kW+

11%

Ultra-rapid

Source: Department for Transport / Zapmap · Released 2026-05-21 · DfT statistics

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Ford is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~290

Large network

Mass-market

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Ford is 6.4% of all franchised outlets)

Servicing, parts and warranty work are easy to find UK-wide, and most independent garages know the brand well — which keeps maintenance competitive.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

These are segment estimates, not manufacturer figures. 296 of 325 catalogued cars share one of 14 identical dimension sets, so they describe a class rather than this particular car. Sourced figures replace them model by model.

Length

4,600 mm

Width

1,880 mm

Height

1,650 mm

Kerb weight

2,100 kg

Boot

500–1,600 L

Battery

64 kWh

How many are still out there

How the UK Ford Mustang Mach-E fleet splits: taxed and on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, and gone from the register where that figure is available.

Currently registered

14,806

Currently taxed & on road

14,613

99% of all registered

SORN (off road)

193

1% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

n/a

not in this DfT extract

UK fleet trend — 2020 to 2025

+7.6% vs 2024
3714,613

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 29 Jul 2026

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Common questions

Ford Mustang Mach-E, answered from the data

Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E scores 80/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 57% of the cars we track. That is computed from 24,729 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Ford Mustang Mach-E cost?
A 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E with around 17,373 miles is worth roughly £20,250 today (typical range £17,700–£22,800). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Ford Mustang Mach-E depreciate?
A new Ford Mustang Mach-E typically loses about 45% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E sits in insurance group 27 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The most common age-related issues we track for the Ford Mustang Mach-E are: brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right); suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Ford Mustang Mach-E cost to run?
Expect around 3.4 miles per kWh on the Mach-E Premium Extended Range RWD, £200 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.
Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E ULEZ compliant?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is pure-electric, so it is exempt from the London ULEZ charge and every other UK clean-air zone, whatever the registration year.
How many Ford Mustang Mach-Es are on UK roads?
About 14,613 Ford Mustang Mach-Es are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.

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