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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
58.7% pass rate
from 24,407 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (8.1% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (7.8% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0041% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Axles (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0041% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0041% fail on Suspension unit
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.7% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0041% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.057% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Switch
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.037% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.086% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (7.4% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0041% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0082% fail on Relay lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0041% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.070% fail on Pedal (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0041% fail on Servos
    • 0.098% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.0082% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Servos
    • 0.0082% fail on Hand operated control valves (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Condition
      • 0.0041% fail on Operation
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (8.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (11% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0082% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0041% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (18% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0041% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0041% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0041% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0082% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (9.5% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Tank
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on System
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0041% fail on Catch
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Panel
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0041% fail on Bracket
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0041% fail on Load security
      • 0.0041% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0041% fail on Dropside condition
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Other components
        • 0.0041% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0041% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Pump
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0041% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Attachment (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Speedometer (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.0041% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0041% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • 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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