Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 1999
52.8% pass rate
from 803 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Bumpers (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.87% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.75% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.75% fail on Body
      • 0.62% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Towbar
      • 0.12% fail on Coupling
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Washers (88% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.00% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.87% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pump
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
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