Ford Mondeo: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.6% of Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 13,517 | 15.7% |
| 2002 | 15,918 | 15.8% |
| 2003 | 21,150 | 15.1% |
| 2004 | 34,769 | 15.8% |
| 2005 | 52,761 | 15.9% |
| 2006 | 61,070 | 15.6% |
| 2007 | 95,089 | 14.7% |
| 2008 | 115,359 | 13.2% |
| 2017 | 62,610 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 40,597 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 20,634 | 0.5% |
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.