2020 Ford Mondeo · 4,024 MOT tests
2020 Ford Mondeo reliability
2020 Ford Mondeos fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Mondeo years (4,024 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 43,304
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,024
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.2% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.6%
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 (10.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.55%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (1.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.52%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.44%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2020 Ford Mondeos fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Mondeo years (4,024 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.28% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Mondeo shows 43,304 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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