Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto
From 687 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 28 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 18 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.7% of failures are serious: 42.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £55.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 84.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mondeo St-Line Hev Autos tested had between 20,980 and 44,564 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,862 median miles, the Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 687 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto is 29,862 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,980 and 44,564 miles.
Buying a used Mondeo St-Line Hev Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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