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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
67.7% pass rate
from 18,284 tests in 2021
(5.1% worse than other 2012 cars)
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mondeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (19% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Matched pair (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.70% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.66% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.32% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0055% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp) (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.093% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Hand lever (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Lever (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0055% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0055% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0055% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0055% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0055% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0055% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0055% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.077% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0055% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0055% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0055% fail on Undertray
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0055% fail on Requirements
  • 0.0055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0055% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0055% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.0055% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0055% fail on Doors
      • 0.0055% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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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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