FORD MONDEO MOT pass rate
73.4% of 284,782 FORD MONDEO MOT tests pass.
At 73.4%, The MONDEO passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD MONDEO passes 73.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD MONDEO tested at 0–3 years pass 88.5% of the time, compared with just 62.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.5% | 1,449 | 38,448 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 17,769 | 61,302 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.4% | 76,999 | 94,248 miles |
| 10–15 years | 71.0% | 103,828 | 128,137 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.9% | 84,737 | 128,552 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 54.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 36.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 29.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 12.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 7.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD MONDEO?
- 73.4% of FORD MONDEO MOT tests pass, based on 284,782 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD MONDEO?
- The most common reason the FORD MONDEO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD MONDEO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.