Ford Mondeo MOT Results
Registered in 199650.5% pass rate
from 830 tests in 2017
(12% worse than other 1996 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Suspension
(36% worse than other 1996 cars)
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12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.36% fail on Attachment
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8.4% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 7.0% fail on Component mounting
- 1.9% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.24% fail on Spring mounting
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(83% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Location
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 1996 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(69% better than other 1996 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (68% better than other 1996 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(69% better than other 1996 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.72% fail on Front
- 0.12% fail on Rear
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0.48% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.24% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.36% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.24% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
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9.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(51% worse than other 1996 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Components
(57% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Pipes
- 4.0% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Valves
- 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.72% fail on Leaks
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.12% fail on Operation
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8.8% fail on
Components
(57% worse than other 1996 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.7% fail on Rear wheels
- 4.6% fail on Front wheels
- 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.72% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 0.48% fail on Brake pads (69% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake back plates
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.72% fail on Condition
- 0.48% fail on ABS
- 0.24% fail on Restricted movement
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0.12% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.12% fail on
Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Anti-slip
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0.12% fail on
Pedal
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0.12% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.12% fail on Cable
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9.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(51% worse than other 1996 cars)
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15% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(28% better than other 1996 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp
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2.2% fail on
Position lamps
(56% better than other 1996 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.60% fail on Front lamps (82% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.12% fail on All position lamps
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.60% fail on Battery
- 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Tell tale
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0.12% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.12% fail on Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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12% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 6.6% fail on Emissions
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.84% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.60% fail on System
- 0.12% fail on Hose
- 0.12% fail on Pipe
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9.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.7% fail on Washers (63% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.48% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
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9.3% fail on
Tyres
(55% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Tread depth (68% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Condition (73% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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7.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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7.0% fail on
Seat belts
(43% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (53% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Condition
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0.48% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.36% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
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7.0% fail on
Seat belts
(43% worse than other 1996 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 3.1% fail on Body condition
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1.8% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.8% fail on Chassis
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0.60% fail on
Doors
- 0.36% fail on Passengers other
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Passengers front
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0.36% fail on
Seats
- 0.24% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Passengers
- 0.12% fail on Speedometer
- 0.12% fail on Body security
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(64% better than other 1996 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Steering system
(73% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Steering arm
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0.48% fail on
Power steering
- 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.24% fail on Locking devices
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1.1% fail on
Steering system
(73% better than other 1996 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.24% fail on
Towbars
- 0.24% fail on Vehicle structure
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford Mondeo (1996 - 2000)
Facelift of original. Criticisms of original very good Mondeo overcome, fine combination of ride, handling, performance, economy, and cheap maintenance.