2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

6,817 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,817 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.4%
  2. Brakes26.9%
  3. Lights & electrics26.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.6%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2006 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2006 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,817 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Mondeo?

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

Is the 2006 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).