Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2007
54.7% pass rate
from 21,108 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (7.4% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (30% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Mounting (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0047% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0095% fail on Axle
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0095% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0047% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0047% fail on Suspension unit
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.9% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (9.8% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0047% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0047% fail on Arm
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0047% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0047% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Horn (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Battery(ies) (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.0095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0095% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (8.9% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (27% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (41% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Cable (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Linkage
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.93% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0095% fail on Valves
      • 0.0047% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.0095% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0047% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0047% fail on Servos
    • 0.0047% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0047% fail on Condition
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.047% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.028% fail on Other emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0047% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0047% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (19% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0047% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0047% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.071% fail on Other leaks (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0047% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Belts
    • 0.66% fail on Doors (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0047% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Tank
      • 0.038% fail on Hose (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0047% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.22% fail on Seats (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.10% fail on Body (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0095% fail on Bracket
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0095% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.019% fail on Towbar
      • 0.019% fail on Other towbar components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Coupling
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Access panel (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Cabs
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0095% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0095% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0047% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
        • 0.0047% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other components
      • 0.052% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.014% fail on Pump
      • 0.0047% fail on Rams
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0095% fail on Steering column
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (20% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0047% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Mondeo (2007 - 2015)
    Very good to drive. Refined and comfortable to travel in. Massively roomy cabin and huge boot. Reasonable value. Efficient ECOnetic and EcoBoost models.

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