2019 Ford Mondeo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,634 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Ford Mondeo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.7% was in line with the average for large family cars of a similar age (88.4%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 1,203 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 838 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 670 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 406 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 268 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 112 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 929 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 783 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 390 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 308 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 210 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 207 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.7% | 4,886 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 3,000 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 1,353 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 644 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 576 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 301 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,069 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 7,834 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 4,522 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,128 | 13.9% |
| 120-150k | 737 | 12.6% |
| 150k+ | 342 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,984 | 11.7% |
| Hybrid | 4,242 | 10.3% |
| Petrol | 2,408 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 528 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 5,117 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 5,145 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 4,981 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 4,863 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Mondeo
Before buying a 2019 Ford Mondeo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Ford Mondeos pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 20,634 2019 Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Mondeo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2019 Mondeo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,634 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.