2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

15,666 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,666 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    719 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    786 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    722 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.5%
  2. Suspension12.1%
  3. Brakes11.6%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Body & chassis6.0%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2012 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2012 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,666 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).