Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 1996
56.6% pass rate
from 325 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 1996 cars)
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.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (65% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.31% fail on Mounting
      • 0.62% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (79% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.92% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Cabs
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.92% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.92% fail on Power steering
      • 0.62% fail on Other components
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Condition
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