Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
61.1% pass rate
from 22,840 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.3% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0088% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0044% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.061% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Switch
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Hazard warning (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 13% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (15% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Axles (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.096% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Macpherson strut (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.039% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0044% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (9.8% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0044% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0088% fail on Pivot
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0088% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0088% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0044% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0044% fail on Valves
    • 0.061% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0044% fail on Other components
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Other emission control equipment (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0044% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0044% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0044% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0088% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0088% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (12% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Driver's seat (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Belts (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on System
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0044% fail on Catch
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
      • 0.0088% fail on Body condition
    • 0.070% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Bracket
    • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0044% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0044% fail on Safety device
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0088% fail on Carrier
      • 0.0044% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0044% fail on Load security
      • 0.0044% fail on Access panel
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0044% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0044% fail on Other components
        • 0.0044% fail on Steering component
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.079% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0088% fail on Pump
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0088% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0044% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.0044% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0044% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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