Ford Mondeo Ghia A (1994)
1994 Ford Mondeo Ghia A
CarHunch is tracking 974 1994 Ford Mondeo Ghia A vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1994 Ford Mondeo Ghia A has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a complete red flag—every single vehicle tested failed its MOT on the first attempt. There are no recorded dangerous defects in this cohort, but the universal failure rate across all 974 petrol examples suggests these cars are reaching the test station in severely compromised condition.
With a median reliability score of 50 out of 100 and zero vehicles passing first time, this model at this age is fundamentally unreliable and expensive to keep legal. If you're considering one, budget heavily for remedial work before MOT, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist, and be prepared for the real possibility that repair costs will exceed the car's value.
We have 974 1994 Ford Mondeo Ghia A vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1994 Ford Mondeo Ghia A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Mondeo Ghia A
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 969 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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