2005 Ford Mondeo · 25,292 MOT tests
2005 Ford Mondeo reliability
2005 Ford Mondeos fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 23 Mondeo years (25,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 46.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 118,374
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,292
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.7% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.8%
- Lights and electrics18.7%
- Brakes17.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.54%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.89%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.3%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.42%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 3.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.07%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2005 Ford Mondeos fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 23 Mondeo years (25,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.54% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.89% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Mondeo shows 118,374 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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