What are the common problems with the 11-15 year old Ford Mondeo?

The top failure areas for the 11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo are: Lamps & Electrics (9.1% risk), Suspension (7.2% risk), Brakes (5.1% risk).

Ford Mondeo MOT Failure Rate — 11-15 Years Old

Q: Is a 11-15 year old Ford Mondeo reliable?

Based on 357,581 MOT tests, 11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo has a 39.4% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

39.4%

MOT failure rate for 11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo vehicles

Based on 357,581 MOT tests

11.4pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 39.4% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (11-15 Years)

Which parts of a 11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 9.1%

Suspension 7.2%

Brakes 5.1%

Tyres 4.7%

Body & Chassis 3.1%

Visibility 2.4%

Steering 1.5%

How Does This Compare?

Ford Mondeo MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	15.0%	13,367	Visibility
3-5 years	14.4%	104,513	Tyres
6-10 years	24.6%	309,635	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	39.4%	357,581	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	45.6%	151,903	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 11-15 year old Ford Mondeo reliable?

11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo vehicles have a 39.4% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 11-15 year old Ford Mondeo?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 9.1% failure risk
Suspension — 7.2% failure risk
Brakes — 5.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my Ford Mondeo for its MOT?

For a 11-15-year-old Ford Mondeo, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Ford Mondeo Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 11-15-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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