2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,679 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.4%
  2. Suspension28.2%
  3. Lights & electrics23.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%

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 2002 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2002 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,679 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; 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 2002 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).