Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.5% pass rate
from 12,326 tests in 2021
(6.5% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.081% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (14% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (14% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Cable (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Linkage
        • 0.016% fail on Pivot
    • 1.5% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0081% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.65% fail on Lever (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.032% fail on Valves
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0081% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (13% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.049% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0081% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition (14% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on NOx sensor (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (19% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (19% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Doors (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Catch
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hose
      • 0.024% fail on System
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Body (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Panel
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0081% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.024% fail on Cabs
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0081% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0081% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0081% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Mirrors (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0081% fail on Other components
        • 0.0081% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
      • 0.0081% fail on Rams
    • 0.065% fail on Steering play
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer

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