Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2000
53.9% pass rate
from 1,374 tests in 2021
(9.7% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.073% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension unit
  • 16% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (28% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (99% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.073% fail on Rod
        • 0.073% fail on Lever
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.073% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.073% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.073% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.073% fail on Catch
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
        • 0.073% fail on Catch
    • 0.58% fail on Seats
      • 0.58% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.073% fail on Hose
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.073% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Requirements
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.073% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.73% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates (76% better than other 2000 cars)
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