2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

10,939 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    626 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    415 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    411 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.4%
  2. Suspension29.7%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  5. Tyres10.4%
  6. Body & chassis9.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2007 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,939 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).