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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 1997
59.4% pass rate
from 387 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.26% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.26% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.78% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.26% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Catch
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (64% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.26% fail on Speedometer
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