Ford Mondeo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Mondeo car check
Is the Ford Mondeo reliable? We analysed 12,239,875 real MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo.
Ford Mondeo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Mondeo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Mondeo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Mondeo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Mondeo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 522 | 90.8% | 20,321 | 32,290 | 53,612 |
| 2021 | 2,691 | 86.1% | 26,194 | 41,270 | 64,287 |
| 2020 | 8,147 | 86.4% | 27,195 | 44,952 | 67,766 |
| 2019 | 23,058 | 86.2% | 30,612 | 49,778 | 76,008 |
| 2018 | 45,738 | 86.3% | 35,122 | 55,810 | 83,392 |
| 2017 | 87,254 | 86.5% | 40,270 | 61,796 | 89,261 |
| 2016 | 144,437 | 85.2% | 43,976 | 67,636 | 97,224 |
| 2015 | 179,292 | 83.9% | 46,822 | 72,904 | 104,603 |
| 2014 | 147,900 | 79.7% | 56,552 | 84,095 | 116,872 |
| 2013 | 184,533 | 78.3% | 60,251 | 88,980 | 122,852 |
| 2012 | 268,774 | 77.5% | 59,774 | 89,688 | 124,440 |
| 2011 | 265,378 | 76.7% | 62,060 | 93,425 | 129,216 |
| 2010 | 403,883 | 75.1% | 61,130 | 92,346 | 127,454 |
| 2009 | 482,893 | 74.8% | 62,368 | 94,177 | 129,174 |
| 2008 | 621,553 | 74.0% | 67,067 | 99,478 | 134,214 |
| 2007 | 693,094 | 72.3% | 62,928 | 93,847 | 127,922 |
| 2006 | 667,976 | 71.9% | 61,170 | 90,803 | 123,109 |
| 2005 | 808,898 | 71.1% | 60,072 | 89,401 | 121,757 |
| 2004 | 848,421 | 70.4% | 61,139 | 90,154 | 122,311 |
| 2003 | 834,673 | 70.4% | 60,112 | 88,659 | 120,122 |
How Long Does a Ford Mondeo Last?
Based on 1,205,291 Ford Mondeo vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Mondeo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Mondeo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 522 tests
61.9% MOT pass rate from 132,483 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Mondeo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 522 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Mondeo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mondeo THIS CAR | 70.1% | 12,239,875 | 94,838 mi | 33 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.1% across 12,239,875 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Ford Mondeo are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (610,562 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (513,490), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (357,218). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Mondeo owner drives around 7,416 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Mondeo models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.