1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

367 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 367 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Brakes20.2%
  3. Lights & electrics19.3%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Tyres6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1999 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 59.1% of 1999 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 367 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 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).