2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,311 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,311 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    72 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    73 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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 2020 Ford Mondeo?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2020 Ford Mondeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,311 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Mondeo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Ford Mondeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).