2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

11,633 MOT tests in 2024. 68.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time68.6%
Failed or needed repairs31.4%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,633 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    445 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    461 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    491 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Tyres9.9%
  4. Suspension7.0%
  5. Body & chassis5.0%
  6. Steering3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.2%

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 weakened12.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2014 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 68.6% of 2014 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,633 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).