2019 Ford Mondeo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,694 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Mondeo recorded an 88.7% pass rate. Large family cars of a similar age fail at 11.4%, so the 2019 Mondeo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and visibility (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 931 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Mondeo fails 8.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.4 points.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.5pp more often than hybrid ones (11.7% vs 10.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 1,207 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 839 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 674 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 407 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 268 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 112 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 931 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 784 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 392 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 310 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 211 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 207 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.7% | 4,904 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 3,012 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 1,357 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 645 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 578 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 301 |
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 | 5,080 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 7,856 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 4,542 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,135 | 14.0% |
| 120-150k | 737 | 12.6% |
| 150k+ | 342 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 14,017 | 11.7% |
| Hybrid | 4,269 | 10.2% |
| Petrol | 2,408 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 528 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 5,131 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 5,159 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 4,996 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 4,880 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Mondeo
On a 2019 Mondeo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 Ford Mondeos pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 20,694 2019 Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Mondeo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2019 Mondeo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,694 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.