2022 Ford Mondeo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Ford Mondeo passed 91.2% of its 684 recorded MOT tests. Large family cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2022 Mondeo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and visibility (4.2%) 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 33 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Mondeo fails 5.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 36 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 29 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 33 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5 |
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 | 19.6% | 134 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 30 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 26 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 339 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 248 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 85 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 542 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Mondeo
On a 2022 Mondeo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (4.2% 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 (2.1% 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 2022 Ford Mondeos pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 684 2022 Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Mondeo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2022 Mondeo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 684 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.