2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

17,268 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    719 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    516 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    282 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.2%
  2. Tyres9.8%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

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 thick10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2015 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2015 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,268 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).