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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 1998
57.2% pass rate
from 495 tests in 2021
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (98% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.4% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.20% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Panel
      • 0.61% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition
      • 0.40% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on Hose
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on System
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (85% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Undertray
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
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