2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,165 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    55 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2021 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,165 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).