2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

15,511 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,511 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    999 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    647 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    616 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Suspension16.8%
  3. Brakes13.5%
  4. Tyres11.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.5%

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: 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 2010 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2010 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,511 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

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