2006 Ford Mondeo · 29,515 MOT tests
2006 Ford Mondeo reliability
2006 Ford Mondeos fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Mondeo years (29,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 119,141
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,515
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.3% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.1%
- Lights and electrics19%
- Brakes17.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.11%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.96%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.14%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2006 Ford Mondeos fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Mondeo years (29,515 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.82% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Mondeo shows 119,141 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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