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Ford Mondeo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.4% pass rate
from 19,434 tests in 2020
(9.3% 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.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (18% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0051% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0051% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.041% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.021% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.0051% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0051% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0051% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0051% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0051% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.046% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic stability control (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.077% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0051% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Parking brake control (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Lever (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
    • 0.0051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
      • 0.0051% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
        • 0.0051% fail on Steering component
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.077% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.072% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Panel
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on System
    • 0.062% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0051% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0051% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0051% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0051% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0051% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0051% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0051% fail on Load security
      • 0.0051% fail on Access panel
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.91% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.098% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0051% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0051% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

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