2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,680 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,680 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    252 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    209 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.1%
  2. Brakes27.9%
  3. Lights & electrics27.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2005 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2005 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,680 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).