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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.3% pass rate
from 5,272 tests in 2021
(5.4% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Springs (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.89% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Axles
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.82% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.095% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Lever (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.095% fail on Pedal (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.019% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.019% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.095% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.095% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.076% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.057% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Doors (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Other passenger's door (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting condition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.076% fail on Panel
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Seats
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Towbar
      • 0.038% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.019% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.019% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.019% fail on Floor
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.019% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.076% fail on Operation
      • 0.076% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Pump
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.095% fail on Condition
  • 0.038% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.038% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer

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