Ford Mondeo
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 30 years from 355,036 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
355,036
Best Year
2022 (94%)
Years Covered
30
About the Ford Mondeo
The Ford Mondeo has been tested 355,036 times in 2026 MOT data across 30 model years (1993 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 80 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD MONDEOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 97,667 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 54,644 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Mondeo is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Ford Mondeo by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94% | 80 | 54,644 mi | |
| 2021 | 89% | 1,710 | 39,889 mi | |
| 2020 | 89% | 3,652 | 50,239 mi | |
| 2019 | 90% | 7,466 | 61,857 mi | |
| 2018 | 90% | 11,913 | 73,505 mi | |
| 2017 | 88% | 18,073 | 84,027 mi | |
| 2016 | 87% | 26,925 | 92,893 mi | |
| 2015 | 86% | 29,704 | 100,819 mi | |
| 2014 | 80% | 20,850 | 117,891 mi | |
| 2013 | 78% | 22,767 | 125,216 mi | |
| 2012 | 78% | 29,196 | 125,913 mi | |
| 2011 | 77% | 24,537 | 131,601 mi | |
| 2010 | 75% | 29,714 | 132,388 mi | |
| 2009 | 74% | 29,480 | 135,619 mi | |
| 2008 | 72% | 28,655 | 139,585 mi | |
| 2007 | 71% | 22,117 | 133,332 mi | |
| 2006 | 71% | 13,543 | 124,230 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 11,436 | 124,025 mi | |
| 2004 | 69% | 7,419 | 121,520 mi | |
| 2003 | 68% | 4,276 | 116,650 mi | |
| 2002 | 68% | 3,281 | 115,320 mi | |
| 2001 | 69% | 2,982 | 115,470 mi | |
| 2000 | 70% | 1,210 | 105,568 mi | |
| 1999 | 71% | 1,232 | 100,805 mi | |
| 1998 | 72% | 794 | 104,643 mi | |
| 1997 | 71% | 552 | 100,239 mi | |
| 1996 | 73% | 574 | 95,491 mi | |
| 1995 | 69% | 426 | 96,846 mi | |
| 1994 | 76% | 255 | 97,557 mi | |
| 1993 | 83% | 217 | 97,667 mi |
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