1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

120 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 120 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.2%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.2%
  2. Suspension25.0%
  3. Lights & electrics18.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  5. Body & chassis12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn26.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 59.2% of 1995 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 120 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).