2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

14,130 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    857 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    720 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    621 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension27.0%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Tyres12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened13.1%

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: suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened. 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 2008 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2008 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,130 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 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).