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Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common problems

72.7% of Ford Mondeos passed the 2024 MOT (193,408 first tests): 66.8% at the first attempt and 5.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 1% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 98.8 (95% CI 98.1–99.4; 100 = normal).

Ford Mondeo at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.7%incl. 5.9% fixed at the test centre2024193408
Passed at the first attempt66.8%all first tests2024193408
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 98.1–99.4)98.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 441 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024193408
Biggest excess: Brakes17.3per 10013.8 same-age2019–20241472289
Dangerous defects16.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241472289
Advisory items169.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241472289

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Ford Mondeo · MOT Risk Index · 98.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Ford Mondeo. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 441 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 431 and 453 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Ford Mondeo index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank441of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024193408
Best rank within its 95% interval431rankother models held where they are2024193408
Worst rank within its 95% interval453rankother models held where they are2024193408

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 102.5 to 98.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.

What actually fails on a Ford Mondeo MOT, and how often?

Ford Mondeo MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 23.3 per 100 tests, against 21.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 1,472,289).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 23.3 vs 21.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.3per 10021.72019–2024342846
Suspension20.6per 100192019–2024302628
Brakes17.3per 10013.82019–2024254858
Tyres12.2per 1009.52019–2024179485
Visibility8.4per 1008.82019–2024123793
Body, chassis, structure7.1per 1006.92019–2024104224

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,472,289 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Ford Mondeo compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Ford Mondeo is tyres at age 3: 5.7 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 48,626).

bullet · Ford Mondeo · Tyres, age 3 · 5.7 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.7 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 5.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.5 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.7per 1004.22019–202448626
Brakes, age 32.1per 1001.82019–202448626
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–202448626
Tyres, age 45.7per 1004.52019–202462139
Brakes, age 42.6per 1002.42019–202462139
Suspension, age 40.5per 1001.22019–202462139
Tyres, age 56.0per 1005.12019–202470628
Brakes, age 53.1per 1003.12019–202470628
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.9per 1002.22019–202470628
Tyres, age 66.7per 1005.52019–202479731
Brakes, age 63.8per 1003.82019–202479731
Suspension, age 62.0per 1003.72019–202479731
Tyres, age 77.3per 1006.02019–202490995
Brakes, age 74.4per 1004.52019–202490995
Suspension, age 73.7per 1005.72019–202490995
Tyres, age 87.8per 1006.32019–202495873
Brakes, age 85.1per 1005.42019–202495873
Suspension, age 85.3per 1007.82019–202495873

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Mondeo's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Ford Mondeo advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 27.4% of the time.

funnel · Ford Mondeo · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 27.4 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 27.4 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.4% next failmedian model2019–202429452
Suspension21.9% next failmedian model2019–2024228713
Brakes15.0% next failmedian model2019–2024295611
Steering14.7% next failmedian model2019–202418053
Body, chassis, structure14.4% next failmedian model2019–202454135
Visibility13.5% next failmedian model2019–20241190
Tyres11.5% next failmedian model2019–2024302938
Noise, emissions and leaks9.3% next failmedian model2019–202462600
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.2% next failmedian model2019–20248197
Identification of the vehicle3.5% next failmedian model2019–202437626
Road wheels1.1% next failmedian model2019–202412058
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202474859

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Ford Mondeo got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Ford Mondeo MOTs flag brakes most: 48.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 1,472,289).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Brakes · 48.1 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes48.1per 10034.72019–2024707915
Tyres45.1per 10039.72019–2024663964
Suspension43.5per 10026.22019–2024639723
Non-component advisories7.7per 1007.82019–2024113230
Noise, emissions and leaks6.7per 1005.22019–202498722
Body, chassis, structure6.4per 1004.62019–202493984

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,472,289 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Ford Mondeo?

For Ford Mondeos aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 24.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 107,069).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 6.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–202422341
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202422341
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202422341
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202422341
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202422341
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202422341
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422341
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422341
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422341
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422341
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202422341
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20249792
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20249792
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20249792
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20249792
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20249792
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20249792
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20249792
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249792
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249792
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249792
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249792
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20245254
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–20245254
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20245254
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20245254
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20245254
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20245254
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245254
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245254
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245254
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245254
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245254
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202496898
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202496898
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202496898
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202496898
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202496898
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202496898
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202496898
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202496898
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202496898
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202496898
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202496898
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–202450805
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–202450805
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202450805
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–202450805
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202450805
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202450805
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202450805
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202450805
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202450805
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202450805
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202450805
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202430403
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–202430403
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–202430403
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–202430403
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202430403
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202430403
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202430403
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202430403
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202430403
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202430403
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202430403
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass9.2% next fail2019–202496573
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–202496573
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202496573
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202496573
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–202496573
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202496573
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202496573
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202496573
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202496573
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202496573
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202496573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory12.8% next fail2019–202474771
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–202474771
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–202474771
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202474771
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202474771
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–202474771
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–202474771
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202474771
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202474771
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202474771
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202474771
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.1% next fail2019–202460907
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–202460907
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–202460907
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–202460907
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–202460907
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–202460907
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–202460907
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202460907
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202460907
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202460907
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202460907
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.3% next fail2019–202485050
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–202485050
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–202485050
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202485050
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202485050
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202485050
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202485050
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202485050
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202485050
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202485050
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202485050
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202485050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.2% next fail2019–202494910
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–202494910
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–202494910
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–202494910
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202494910
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202494910
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–202494910
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202494910
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202494910
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202494910
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202494910
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202494910
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.4% next fail2019–2024102294
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.1% next fail2019–2024102294
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–2024102294
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–2024102294
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–2024102294
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–2024102294
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024102294
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–2024102294
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–2024102294
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024102294
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–2024102294
Speedometer and speed limiter, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–2024102294
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.3% next fail2019–202461105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–202461105
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–202461105
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–202461105
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–202461105
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202461105
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202461105
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202461105
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202461105
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202461105
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202461105
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202461105
Seat belt installation check, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202461105
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.6% next fail2019–202484442
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.4% next fail2019–202484442
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–202484442
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–202484442
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–202484442
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–202484442
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202484442
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202484442
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202484442
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202484442
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202484442
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202484442
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.6% next fail2019–2024107069
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.5% next fail2019–2024107069
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–2024107069
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–2024107069
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–2024107069
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–2024107069
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–2024107069
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024107069
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024107069
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024107069
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024107069
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–2024107069
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.0% next fail2019–202432428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–202432428
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–202432428
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202432428
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202432428
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202432428
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202432428
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202432428
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202432428
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202432428
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202432428
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.7% next fail2019–202449253
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.1% next fail2019–202449253
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.0% next fail2019–202449253
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–202449253
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–202449253
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202449253
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202449253
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202449253
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202449253
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202449253
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202449253
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202449253
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202449253
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail30.4% next fail2019–202467409
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.3% next fail2019–202467409
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.5% next fail2019–202467409
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–202467409
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–202467409
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–202467409
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–202467409
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–202467409
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–202467409
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202467409
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202467409
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202467409
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202467409
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass15.4% next fail2019–20245078
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20245078
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass10.5% next fail2019–20245078
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20245078
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20245078
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20245078
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20245078
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20245078
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20245078
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245078
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245078
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory24.6% next fail2019–20247146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–20247146
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–20247146
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20247146
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20247146
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20247146
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20247146
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20247146
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20247146
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20247146
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20247146
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20247146
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail29.7% next fail2019–20249025
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–20249025
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail20.6% next fail2019–20249025
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20249025
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20249025
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20249025
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20249025
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20249025
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20249025
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20249025
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20249025
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20249025
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)15.9% next fail2019–202469
Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Noise, emissions and leaks, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 69 cars)7.2% next fail2019–202469

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Ford Mondeo get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Ford Mondeo gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 16.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 65.5 major and 18.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Ford Mondeo · Dangerous defects · 16.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 16.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects16.5per 10011.22019–20241472289

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,472,289 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford Mondeo still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Ford Mondeo go from 18.2% at age 3 to 45.4% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 193,408).

line · Ford Mondeo · Age 3 · 18.2 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 18.2. Age 19: 45.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 318.2% failed first time12.420241183
Age 416.6% failed first time13.120242343
Age 514.8% failed first time15.120244501
Age 615.2% failed first time17.520247068
Age 716.6% failed first time20.2202411038
Age 819.0% failed first time23.3202416217
Age 922.4% failed first time26.5202417474
Age 1031.4% failed first time30.1202411653
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1133.4% failed first time33.2202412676
Age 1235.1% failed first time35.7202415784
Age 1336.8% failed first time38.2202413164
Age 1440.4% failed first time40.4202415601
Age 1542.2% failed first time41.6202415186
Age 1644.7% failed first time43.1202414197
Age 1745.2% failed first time43.1202411051
Age 1844.3% failed first time43.920246973
Age 1945.4% failed first time43.520245781

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Ford Mondeo compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Ford Mondeos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 34.9% against 29.8% (2024, n = 107,747).

line · Ford Mondeo · Age 3 · 15.0 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 15.0. Age 20: 46.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 315.0% fail11.7202448626
Age 416.6% fail13.2202462139
Age 516.8% fail15.0202470628
Age 619.4% fail17.3202479731
Age 723.0% fail20.1202490995
Age 826.5% fail23.1202495873
Age 931.3% fail26.62024102553
Age 1034.9% fail29.82024107747
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.2% fail33.32024120945
Age 1240.2% fail36.32024128990
Age 1342.6% fail38.72024121448
Age 1444.5% fail40.62024112436
Age 1546.2% fail42.1202494527
Age 1647.1% fail42.9202472273
Age 1747.4% fail43.3202452353
Age 1847.2% fail43.5202437610
Age 1947.2% fail43.0202425258
Age 2046.6% fail42.3202415961

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Mondeo years should I avoid?

The Ford Mondeo build year that fails most for its age is 2013: index 106.0 (95% CI 104.7–107.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 82,242).

Build year matters for the Ford Mondeo: 2013 Ford Mondeos fail more than their age would predict, 2015 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Ford Mondeo · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,583 tests, 95% interval 92.7–106.9) · 99.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,583 tests, 95% interval 92.7–106.9)99.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241583
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 3,311 tests, 95% interval 98.5–108.5)103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243311
Build year 2000101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246504
Build year 200199.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418542
Build year 200299.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423687
Build year 2003101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431032
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)102.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202449283
Build year 2005 (worse for its age)102index vs own age100 = normal2019–202470740
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)103index vs own age100 = normal2019–202478372
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)103.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024117517
Build year 2008 (better for its age)98.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024134534
Build year 2009 (better for its age)98.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024127187
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)101.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024122024
Build year 2011 (better for its age)98.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202492309
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024105747
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)106index vs own age100 = normal2019–202482242
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)105.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202473627
Build year 2015 (better for its age)84.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024108663
Build year 2016 (better for its age)86.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024101263
Build year 2017 (better for its age)86index vs own age100 = normal2019–202459651
Build year 2018 (better for its age)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429234
Build year 2019103.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413668
Build year 2020105.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244651

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Ford Mondeo MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Ford Mondeo MOT: about £107 (up to about £203 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 193,408).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Ford Mondeo · Expected repair bill · 106.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill106.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue193408
Estimated range lower106.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue193408
Estimated range upper202.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue193408
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)37.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue193408
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)32.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue193408
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)25.9GBP expected contribution150price catalogue193408
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)11.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue193408

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Mondeo more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Ford Mondeo and 2 as often or more. The Ford Mondeo has an MOT Risk Index of 98.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 193,408).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Ford Mondeo (this model) · 98.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford Mondeo (this model)98.8index100 = normal2024193408
Ford Kuga90.2index98.82024254154
Honda Civic98.1index98.82024272456
Volkswagen Passat92.4index98.82024190397
Kia Sportage104.9index98.82024257674
Skoda Octavia89.7index98.82024205251
Vauxhall Insignia108.3index98.82024199814
Mitsubishi Outlander97index98.8202478306
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi A487.4index98.82024244118

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Mondeo normally do?

At age 8, the median Ford Mondeo had covered 84,867 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 61,087 to 114,240 miles (2024, n = 16,217).

line · Ford Mondeo · Age 3 median · 33486 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 33486. Age 19 P75: 147913. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median33486miles20241183
Age 3 P2521183miles20241183
Age 3 P7554933miles20241183
Age 4 median43444miles20242343
Age 4 P2527030miles20242343
Age 4 P7565536miles20242343
Age 5 median54771miles20244501
Age 5 P2536059miles20244501
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7581366miles20244501
Age 6 median66826miles20247068
Age 6 P2545064miles20247068
Age 6 P7594135miles20247068
Age 7 median74703miles202411038
Age 7 P2554069miles202411038
Age 7 P75102593miles202411038
Age 8 median84867miles202416217
Age 8 P2561087miles202416217
Age 8 P75114240miles202416217
Age 9 median93220miles202417474
Age 9 P2567315miles202417474
Age 9 P75123561miles202417474
Age 10 median108384miles202411653
Age 10 P2582251miles202411653
Age 10 P75139921miles202411653
Age 11 median117260miles202412676
Age 11 P2590307miles202412676
Age 11 P75147972miles202412676
Age 12 median118927miles202415784
Age 12 P2592266miles202415784
Age 12 P75149288miles202415784
Age 13 median124857miles202413164
Age 13 P2596689miles202413164
Age 13 P75156023miles202413164
Age 14 median126023miles202415601
Age 14 P2599018miles202415601
Age 14 P75155942miles202415601
Age 15 median130648miles202415186
Age 15 P25103438miles202415186
Age 15 P75159650miles202415186
Age 16 median135078miles202414197
Age 16 P25106993miles202414197
Age 16 P75165149miles202414197
Age 17 median128590miles202411051
Age 17 P25100746miles202411051
Age 17 P75157988miles202411051
Age 18 median119022miles20246973
Age 18 P2591883miles20246973
Age 18 P75147470miles20246973
Age 19 median117702miles20245781
Age 19 P2590773miles20245781
Age 19 P75147913miles20245781

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Ford Mondeo MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 16.6% of Ford Mondeos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 40.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 23,316). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Ford Mondeo · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.7% failed first time20243138
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles16.2% failed first time20242673
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles19.3% failed first time20241474
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles20.8% failed first time2024605
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 14.6–28.3%)20.6% failed first time2024131
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.7% failed first time20244866
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles14.9% failed first time202414147
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles19.2% failed first time202414898
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles24.3% failed first time202411746
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles26.3% failed first time20246118
Age 10–14, <40k miles16.6% failed first time2024963
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles23.3% failed first time20245967
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles31.8% failed first time202414936
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles37.5% failed first time202424529
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles40.3% failed first time202422353
Age 15+, <40k miles23% failed first time2024771
Age 15+, 40-70k miles31.2% failed first time20244612
Age 15+, 70-100k miles39.5% failed first time202411450
Age 15+, 100-140k miles45.6% failed first time202422518
Age 15+, 140k+ miles48.1% failed first time202423518

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford Mondeo last?

52.9% of Ford Mondeos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 17.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 776,393).

line · Ford Mondeo · 100,000 miles · 52.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 52.9. 200,000 miles: 3.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles52.9% of tested cars2024776393
150,000 miles17.7% of tested cars2024260100
200,000 miles3.9% of tested cars202457374

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford Mondeo driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

This fleet is driven more than average. Matched on annual mileage as well as age (test chains 2019–2024), the index is 95.3, on the other side of normal, so both readings are shown.

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

slope · Ford Mondeo · Age and mileage adjusted index · 95.3 vs 103.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 103.6 vs 95.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index95.3index103.62019–2024193408

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Mondeo fuel fails its MOT less?

Petrol Ford Mondeos fail first time more often than diesel ones, before allowing for age: 36.1% against 33.0%.

bar · Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 33.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel33.0% fail first timeother fuels2024151947
Hybrid15.2% fail first timeother fuels20243610
Petrol36.1% fail first timeother fuels202437459

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Mondeo engine is best?

For its age, the best Ford Mondeo engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 65.6, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 106.9, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 193,408).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 65.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre65.6index vs model norm100 = model average202422145
Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 655 tests, 95% interval 60.5–87.6)73index vs model norm100 = model average2024655
Petrol over 2.0 litre85.8index vs model norm100 = model average202441649
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre93.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024152889
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre96.6index vs model norm100 = model average202443910
Diesel over 2.0 litre99.4index vs model norm100 = model average202485916
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre101.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024833728
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre102.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024108479
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre106.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024166617

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Ford Mondeo fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Ford Mondeo range from 24.6% in the Ilford (IG) postcode area to 46.2% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Ford Mondeo · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 46.2 vs 33.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 27%. 43%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)46.2% fail first time33.220248654
Truro (TR)45.6% fail first time33.220246476
Exeter (EX)45.5% fail first time33.2202413834
Ilford (IG)24.6% fail first time33.220245286
Enfield (EN)24.9% fail first time33.220246518
Twickenham (TW)26.5% fail first time33.220247614
Plymouth (PL)45.3% fail first time33.2202416722
Dundee (DD)44.6% fail first time33.220244781
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ)43.4% fail first time33.220246420
Bath (BA)42.8% fail first time33.2202411619
Salisbury (SP)42.7% fail first time33.220246870
Brighton (BN)42.1% fail first time33.2202413515
Taunton (TA)41.8% fail first time33.2202411428
Lincoln (LN)41.8% fail first time33.220249132
Llandrindod Wells (LD)41.8% fail first time33.220241063
Dorchester (DT)41.2% fail first time33.220245459
Perth (PH)40.9% fail first time33.220243134
Aberdeen (AB)40.6% fail first time33.220249401
Bournemouth (BH)40.6% fail first time33.2202413537
Bristol (BS)40.3% fail first time33.2202424881
Gloucester (GL)39.9% fail first time33.2202419552
Portsmouth (PO)39.8% fail first time33.2202418549
Inverness (IV)39.7% fail first time33.220244931
Lancaster (LA)39.2% fail first time33.220247937
Blackpool (FY)39.1% fail first time33.220247690
Swansea (SA)39.0% fail first time33.2202417024
Hull (HU)38.9% fail first time33.2202410561
Cardiff (CF)38.7% fail first time33.2202423508
Falkirk (FK)38.2% fail first time33.220245166
Newport (NP)38.1% fail first time33.2202413701
York (YO)38.0% fail first time33.2202415165
Huddersfield (HD)37.7% fail first time33.220244255
Darlington (DL)37.6% fail first time33.220248246
Carlisle (CA)37.5% fail first time33.220248869
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 33.0–42.2%)37.4% fail first time33.22024422
Northampton (NN)37.4% fail first time33.2202425052
Telford (TF)37.3% fail first time33.220246796
Hereford (HR)36.9% fail first time33.220244779
Shrewsbury (SY)36.6% fail first time33.220248520
Swindon (SN)36.6% fail first time33.2202412726
Edinburgh (EH)36.5% fail first time33.2202413817
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)36.3% fail first time33.2202416621
Wigan (WN)36.2% fail first time33.220247971
Ipswich (IP)36.1% fail first time33.2202422574
Tonbridge (TN)36.0% fail first time33.2202415052
Chester (CH)36.0% fail first time33.2202419518
Canterbury (CT)35.9% fail first time33.2202410915
Llandudno (LL)35.9% fail first time33.2202413499
Southampton (SO)35.8% fail first time33.2202417412
Preston (PR)35.7% fail first time33.2202413409
Colchester (CO)35.7% fail first time33.2202414779
Sunderland (SR)35.6% fail first time33.220245190
Stockport (SK)35.5% fail first time33.2202413203
Galashiels (TD)35.5% fail first time33.220241811
Cleveland (TS)35.4% fail first time33.2202413461
Kirkwall (KW)35.4% fail first time33.220241559
Motherwell (ML)35.4% fail first time33.220247191
Walsall (WS)35.4% fail first time33.2202412521
Worcester (WR)35.3% fail first time33.220249015
Guildford (GU)35.0% fail first time33.2202414484
Milton Keynes (MK)35.0% fail first time33.2202414817
Kilmarnock (KA)35.0% fail first time33.220247548
Oxford (OX)35.0% fail first time33.2202415460
Cambridge (CB)34.9% fail first time33.2202410645
Norwich (NR)34.8% fail first time33.2202424771
Paisley (PA)34.8% fail first time33.220245754
Bradford (BD)34.7% fail first time33.2202410352
Warrington (WA)34.6% fail first time33.2202417447
Peterborough (PE)34.4% fail first time33.2202437480
Leeds (LS)34.4% fail first time33.2202417102
Crewe (CW)34.3% fail first time33.220249900
Redhill (RH)34.2% fail first time33.2202411897
Manchester (M)34.2% fail first time33.2202420711
Dudley (DY)34.2% fail first time33.2202410096
Medway (ME)34.1% fail first time33.2202418315
Bolton (BL)33.8% fail first time33.220249984
Dumfries (DG)33.7% fail first time33.220243255
Doncaster (DN)33.5% fail first time33.2202428939
Glasgow (G)33.4% fail first time33.2202417753
Oldham (OL)33.0% fail first time33.220248807
Harrogate (HG)32.9% fail first time33.220243090
Blackburn (BB)32.9% fail first time33.2202411531
Derby (DE)32.7% fail first time33.2202424358
Watford (WD)32.7% fail first time33.220243867
Leicester (LE)32.6% fail first time33.2202432416
Hemel Hempstead (HP)32.4% fail first time33.2202411368
Newcastle (NE)32.4% fail first time33.2202425610
Nottingham (NG)32.3% fail first time33.2202440859
Wolverhampton (WV)32.2% fail first time33.2202410827
Coventry (CV)32.2% fail first time33.2202427501
St Albans (AL)32.1% fail first time33.220245184
Reading (RG)32.0% fail first time33.2202422364
Durham (DH)31.8% fail first time33.220246833
Liverpool (L)31.6% fail first time33.2202424217
Birmingham (B)31.4% fail first time33.2202446993
Halifax (HX)31.4% fail first time33.220243351
London N (N)31.2% fail first time33.220245360
London W (W)31.1% fail first time33.220241620
Wakefield (WF)31.0% fail first time33.2202415642
Sheffield (S)30.8% fail first time33.2202444937
Harrow (HA)30.8% fail first time33.220245596
Luton (LU)30.8% fail first time33.220248332
Outer Hebrides (HS)30.6% fail first time33.22024756
Stevenage (SG)30.5% fail first time33.2202410986
Slough (SL)29.4% fail first time33.220247955
Dartford (DA)29.4% fail first time33.2202410123
Chelmsford (CM)29.2% fail first time33.2202421071
London SW (SW)28.8% fail first time33.220243372
Southend-on-Sea (SS)28.5% fail first time33.2202420296
Kingston upon Thames (KT)28.3% fail first time33.220248279
Croydon (CR)28.0% fail first time33.220246007
London NW (NW)27.9% fail first time33.220244787
Sutton (SM)27.8% fail first time33.220242473
London E (E)27.8% fail first time33.220247099
Bromley (BR)27.6% fail first time33.220244092
London SE (SE)27.4% fail first time33.220247728
Uxbridge (UB)26.9% fail first time33.220245632
Romford (RM)26.6% fail first time33.2202414914

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Ford Mondeo rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Ford Mondeo MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.0 times the national rate: 1.5% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 191,855).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Ford Mondeo · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers191855

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Ford Mondeo ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 36.6% of Ford Mondeos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Ford Mondeo · Likely compliant · 36.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant36.6% estimate2024193408

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Ford Mondeo?

Of failed Ford Mondeo MOTs, 39.4% were retested the same day and a further 57.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 371,941).

bar · Ford Mondeo · Same-day retest · 39.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest39.4%failed initial tests2019–2024371941
Retest within 10 days57.1%failed initial tests2019–2024371941
Clean MOT streak26.8%observed chains2019–2024256592
Repeat advisory41.5%observed chains2019–2024256592
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024287544

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Ford Mondeo?

Ford Mondeos aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 19.5% of tests, against 33.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 60,802).

bullet · Ford Mondeo · Low-use first-time failure · 19.5 vs 33.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 19.5 vs 33.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure19.5%33.92019–202460802
Low-use gap-14.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–202460802

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Ford Mondeo likely to last?

Ford Mondeos tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.1 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Ford Mondeo · Age 5 · 13.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 513.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 810.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 108.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 126.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)3.1years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Mondeos are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Ford Mondeos tested at ages 4 to 6, about 36 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 25,258).

line · Ford Mondeo · Age 3 · 68.6 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 68.6. Age 19: 35.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 368.6% of age 4–6 baseline202448626
Age 487.7% of age 4–6 baseline202462139
Age 599.7% of age 4–6 baseline202470628
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202479731
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202490995
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202495873
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024102553
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024107747
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024120945
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024128990
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024121448
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024112436
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202494527
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202472273
Age 1773.9% of age 4–6 baseline202452353
Age 1853.1% of age 4–6 baseline202437610
Age 1935.7% of age 4–6 baseline202425258

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Ford Mondeo fails, does it fail again?

Ford Mondeos that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 38.8% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 28.3% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 38.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Ford Mondeo · Repeat after fail · 38.8 vs 28.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 38.8 vs 28.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail38.8%28.32019–202495252

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford Mondeo faults come together?

On Ford Mondeos, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and speedometer and speed limiter failures turn up together 6.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 55).

Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.9)6.1liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.7)5.2liftexpected joint rate202425
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.2)5.2liftexpected joint rate2024122
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.3)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024270
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.7liftexpected joint rate20242828
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.3)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024243
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.3)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024133
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.2liftexpected joint rate202416310
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks4.2liftexpected joint rate20241043
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.1)4.1liftexpected joint rate202479
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels4.0liftexpected joint rate20241100
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.0liftexpected joint rate20245187
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.3)4.0liftexpected joint rate202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.2)3.9liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.8liftexpected joint rate20243091
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels3.6liftexpected joint rate20243277
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels3.6liftexpected joint rate20241317
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.6liftexpected joint rate202422357
Road Wheels + Steering3.6liftexpected joint rate2024666
Brakes + Road Wheels3.6liftexpected joint rate20242095
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle3.5liftexpected joint rate20241915
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate20246187
Road Wheels + Tyres3.5liftexpected joint rate20241828
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle3.5liftexpected joint rate20241160
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.7)3.4liftexpected joint rate202435
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.3liftexpected joint rate20242780
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate202427151
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate202425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.2liftexpected joint rate20246458
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.2liftexpected joint rate202426718
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.1liftexpected joint rate202429842
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate20242253
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20241244
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate202434150
Brakes + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate202454323
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20242929
Road Wheels + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate20242383
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.7)2.9liftexpected joint rate202477
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202451
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate20241398
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.9liftexpected joint rate20247501
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering2.8liftexpected joint rate20241150
Brakes + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate202411644
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate202434880
Road Wheels + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241200
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate20245370
Steering + Suspension2.7liftexpected joint rate202415469
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate202455510
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024453
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate202412109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate202471045
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202437
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20242936
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202414029
Brakes + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202429895
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202445472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate202416084
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate202436904
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate202416999
Brakes + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202422726
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202413972
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate202435168
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20248265
Suspension + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202428556
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202418912
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20245907
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belt installation check + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belt installation check + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Ford Mondeo had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 38 safety recall campaigns matched to the Ford Mondeo; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched38campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register193408

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Ford Mondeo cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Ford Mondeos tested at age 5, about 15 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 31. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 9 and 10, 8.94 percentage points (2024).

Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 1,183 tests, 95% interval 16.1–20.5%)18.2% fail first time20241183
Age 416.6% fail first time20242343
Age 514.8% fail first time20244501
Age 615.2% fail first time20247068
Age 716.6% fail first time202411038
Age 819.0% fail first time202416217
Age 922.4% fail first time202417474
Age 1031.4% fail first time202411653
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1133.4% fail first time202412676
Age 1235.1% fail first time202415784
Age 1336.8% fail first time202413164
Age 1440.4% fail first time202415601
Age 1542.2% fail first time202415186
Age 1644.7% fail first time202414197
Age 1745.2% fail first time202411051
Age 1844.3% fail first time20246973
Age 1945.4% fail first time20245781

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Ford Mondeo fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 30.4% of Ford Mondeos failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 22,695 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Ford Mondeo · Norway · 39.3 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 39.3 vs 33.7. Finland: 30.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 55.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway39.3% failed33.72024 by country18404
Finland30.4% failed26.32024 by country22695
Netherlands55.9% failed50.82024 by country18116

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Ford Mondeo MOT matter?

Ford Mondeos fail first time most in January (36.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (33.7%) (2024, n = 193,408).

line · Ford Mondeo · January · 36.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 36.4. December: 34.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford Mondeo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January36.4% fail first time31.12024143541
February35.3% fail first time30.02024128664
March33.9% fail first time28.32024149672
April35.5% fail first time29.8202481550
May34.9% fail first time28.8202490636
June34.0% fail first time28.12024104587
July34.5% fail first time29.32024115998
August34.5% fail first time29.22024120338
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September33.7% fail first time28.22024143429
October35.1% fail first time30.32024153267
November35.8% fail first time30.62024140258
December34.4% fail first time29.32024100349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 193,408 initial Ford Mondeo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 193,408 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford Mondeo MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-mondeo/

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Ford Mondeo MOT: quick answers

What is the Ford Mondeo first-time MOT pass rate?

66.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (193,408 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 193,408 primary tests: 33.22% failed first time and 72.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 98.8 is shown separately.