Ford Mondeo LX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Mondeo LX reliable? We analysed 1,152 real MOT tests across 632 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo LX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include anti-roll bar linkage fractured, steering rack gaiter insecure and steering rack gaiter split. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo LX.
Ford Mondeo LX — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Mondeo LX — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1798cc
- Power
- 125 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.2 mpg
- Urban
- 27.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 46.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2460
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 184 g/km Band I
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Ford Mondeo LX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo LX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo LX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Mondeo LX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Mondeo LX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo LX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo LX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo LX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Mondeo LX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mondeo LX THIS CAR | 73.6% | 1,152 | 107,567 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Suzuki Gn 125 | 77.6% | 1,857 | 12,082 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo LX sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo LX has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 1,152 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Ford Mondeo LX are anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2 recorded failures), steering rack gaiter insecure (2), and steering rack gaiter split (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Mondeo LX owner drives around 4,794 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.