2000 Ford Mondeo · 2,833 MOT tests
2000 Ford Mondeo reliability
2000 Ford Mondeos fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 23 Mondeo years (2,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 98,876
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,833
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.1% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.8%
- Brakes15.4%
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.99%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.88%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.49%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.28%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.15%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2000 Ford Mondeos fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 23 Mondeo years (2,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.99% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.88% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Mondeo shows 98,876 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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