Ford Mondeo: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,333,062 Ford Mondeo MOT tests in this dataset, 6.9% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 34,769 | 5.8% |
| 2005 | 52,768 | 6.2% |
| 2006 | 61,080 | 6.3% |
| 2007 | 95,089 | 7.3% |
| 2008 | 115,368 | 8.0% |
| 2009 | 115,055 | 7.9% |
| 2010 | 113,272 | 7.8% |
| 2011 | 89,282 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 104,522 | 7.1% |
| 2013 | 82,080 | 7.1% |
| 2014 | 72,470 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 102,175 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 92,898 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 62,619 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 40,599 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 20,694 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 7,975 | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 2,747 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 684 | 5.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.