2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,456 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    59 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.2%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Lights & electrics16.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2001 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2001 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,456 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).