Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
66.4% pass rate
from 16,010 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0062% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (13% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.012% fail on Matched pair (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.86% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0062% fail on Switch
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Axles (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Axle
    • 0.069% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0062% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.081% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pedal (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.056% fail on Pipe (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.100% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0062% fail on Hinge
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Passenger compartment (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0062% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Undertray
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.081% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.056% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0062% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0062% fail on Components
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
      • 0.0062% fail on Pump
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0062% fail on Requirements
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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