2007 Ford Mondeo — MOT failures & pass rate
95,089 MOT tests on the 2007 Ford Mondeo are in this dataset, and 71.5% of them passed. Against large family cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2007 Mondeo comes out 1.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.7%) and suspension (14.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 6,372 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.6% once past 150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.6% of the time against 28.9% for diesel.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 15,903 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.7% | 13,961 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.7% | 10,151 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.3% | 6,966 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 5,870 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 5,723 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 6,372 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6,209 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 4,328 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 4,282 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 3,950 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3,929 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.8% | 37,852 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.6% | 33,886 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.1% | 28,656 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 13,286 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.7% | 13,046 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.6% | 12,935 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 420 | 15.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,304 | 18.2% |
| 60-90k | 12,802 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 24,477 | 28.2% |
| 120-150k | 26,097 | 29.7% |
| 150k+ | 27,826 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 61,499 | 28.9% |
| Petrol | 33,590 | 27.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,865 | 28.2% |
| 2022 | 23,066 | 28.2% |
| 2023 | 18,741 | 28.7% |
| 2024 | 14,472 | 28.8% |
| 2025 | 10,945 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Mondeo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (10.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Ford Mondeos pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 95,089 2007 Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Ford Mondeo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by suspension (14.7%).
Does the 2007 Mondeo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.5% in the 0-30k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 95,089 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.