2018 Ford Mondeo · 24,831 MOT tests
2018 Ford Mondeo reliability
2018 Ford Mondeos fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Mondeo years (24,831 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 56,855
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,831
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.4% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Brakes2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.05%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.62%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.82%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.75%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2018 Ford Mondeos fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Mondeo years (24,831 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.59% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.55% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford Mondeo shows 56,855 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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