Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.9% pass rate
from 12,322 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (21% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.065% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0081% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0081% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0081% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.097% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Lever
    • 0.96% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.032% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.024% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0081% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Linkage
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Axles (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Axle
    • 0.089% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0081% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on View to rear
      • 0.016% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust system (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.057% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0081% fail on Hose
    • 0.073% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0081% fail on Hinge
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.065% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
      • 0.0081% fail on Body condition
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0081% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0081% fail on Load security
      • 0.0081% fail on Access panel
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0081% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0081% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.73% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.92% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0081% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0081% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0081% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0081% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.073% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Mondeo (2007 - 2015)
    Very good to drive. Refined and comfortable to travel in. Massively roomy cabin and huge boot. Reasonable value. Efficient ECOnetic and EcoBoost models.

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