1999 Ford Mondeo · 1,974 MOT tests
1999 Ford Mondeo reliability
1999 Ford Mondeos fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 23 Mondeo years (1,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 44.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 96,230
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,974
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.9% of tests fail here (104% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.5%
- Brakes15.3%
- Lights and electrics14.2%
- Body, chassis and structure10.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Seat belts and airbags6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.62%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.09%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.53%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.26%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Ford Mondeo reliable?
1999 Ford Mondeos fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 23 Mondeo years (1,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.62% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.14% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (3.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Ford Mondeo shows 96,230 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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