2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,438 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,438 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    186 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    132 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    89 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Brakes3.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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: 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 2019 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2019 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,438 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).