2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

10,925 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,925 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    500 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    377 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    192 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2017 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,925 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).