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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.0% pass rate
from 8,397 tests in 2021
(8.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.012% fail on Leaf spring
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Suspension arm (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Axles
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Lever
        • 0.060% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rod
        • 0.012% fail on Pivot
        • 0.012% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.99% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Lever (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.083% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Tank (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Body (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.071% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.071% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.060% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Towbar condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Cabs
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Bonnet (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.036% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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