Ford Mondeo: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.9% of Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13,517 | 14.6% |
| 2002 | 15,918 | 14.5% |
| 2003 | 21,150 | 15.1% |
| 2004 | 34,769 | 14.8% |
| 2005 | 52,761 | 13.8% |
| 2006 | 61,070 | 13.0% |
| 2007 | 95,089 | 10.7% |
| 2008 | 115,359 | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 62,610 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 40,597 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 20,634 | 2.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.