Ford Mondeo
Registered from 1993 to 2022.
About this model
The Ford Mondeo is a mid-size/large family car (D-segment) that was manufactured and marketed by Ford across five generations of models from 1993 to 2022. As a self-declared world car, the Mondeo was intended to consolidate the European Sierra, the Telstar in Asia and Australia, and the Tempo/Mercury Topaz in North America. The first two generations used the CDW27 platform, the third-generation model used the EUCD platform, the fourth-generation used the CD4 platform, and the fifth-generation used the C2 platform.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Mondeo, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2010 2.0 diesel. 3,892 of 15,806 tests failed, 25%.
Better than 44% of 2010 cars. The typical one fails 24%, across 955 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 42% | 1,633 |
| Suspension | 38% | 1,463 |
| Tyres and wheels | 33% | 1,292 |
| Brakes | 25% | 965 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 18% | 716 |
| Body and structure | 15% | 593 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 38% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyres and wheels — 33% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 18% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lights and electrics — 42% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 15% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 27% of its inspections, against the 28% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 15% | 89 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 19% | 443 | |
| 60–80k miles | 19% | 22% | 1,013 | |
| 80–100k miles | 23% | 25% | 2,001 | |
| 100–120k miles | 24% | 27% | 2,812 | |
| 120–140k miles | 26% | 28% | 2,994 | |
| 140–160k miles | 26% | 28% | 2,441 | |
| 160–180k miles | 28% | 28% | 1,795 | |
| 180–200k miles | 25% | 28% | 1,018 | |
| 200k+ miles | 27% | 28% | 1,145 |
15,751 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 120k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 158 hp · 1742 kg · 2849 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 1719 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1720 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1602 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 184 hp · 1605 kg · 2710 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 167 hp · 1612 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 1595 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 150 hp · 1573 kg · 2849 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 1625 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 1635 kg · 2850 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 144 hp · 1596 kg · 2814 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1590 kg · 2840 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00141/24
The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating, which can allow the engine to overheat, leading to a leak of engine oil. Leaking oil can drop onto the road and create a risk of injuries to other road traffic participants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0028/19
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01371/21
Localised overheating of the engine cylinder head can occur due to the engine not containing sufficient coolant. This may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing a pressurised oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0184/17
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner cable on the driver's side could separate during deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0768/16
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control signal in combination with a software error may cause the headlamps to switch off. This could lead to an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0963/18
The clutch pressure plate may break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, propulsion may be lost.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1309/13
The injector O-ring/s may have been damaged during assembly which could cause a fuel leak into the cylinder head injector recess. The build up of fuel in the recess could run down the back of the engine and contact the exhaust/hot surfaces causing a risk of smoke or fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1331/18
The air conditioning clutch pulley plate could become loose. This plate could therefore detach and fall onto the road surface, posing a risk of accident.
Recall of the product from end users
2 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.