FORD MONDEO MOT Pass Rate
72.7% of 71,119 FORD MONDEO MOT tests pass.
At 72.7%, The MONDEO passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD MONDEO passes 72.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD MONDEO tested at 0–3 years pass 93.2% of the time, compared with just 63.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 117 | 39,485 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.2% | 3,154 | 62,384 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.8% | 18,294 | 95,399 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.8% | 26,192 | 129,187 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.2% | 23,362 | 130,644 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD MONDEO
The most common reason the FORD MONDEO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 45.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 35.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 29.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 7.3% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate