2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

6,991 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    306 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    213 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    137 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

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: 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 2018 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2018 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,991 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).