2002 Ford Mondeo · 7,580 MOT tests
2002 Ford Mondeo reliability
2002 Ford Mondeos fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 23 Mondeo years (7,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 45.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 109,985
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,580
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 19.3% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Brakes19.3%
- Lights and electrics16.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.92%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.73%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.63%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 3.56%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.22%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.85%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2002 Ford Mondeos fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 23 Mondeo years (7,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.92% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.08% of tests), position lamp not working (3.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Mondeo shows 109,985 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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