Ford Mondeo Glx A (1996)
1996 Ford Mondeo Glx A
CarHunch is tracking 436 1996 Ford Mondeo Glx A vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Ford Mondeo GLX A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 0%, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 436 vehicles analysed failed its test. The petrol variants (435 of 436 cars) show the same 0% pass rate, indicating systematic issues across the entire cohort rather than fuel-type variation.
These cars are now 28 years old, and the complete absence of passes suggests they've reached the end of their serviceable life or require major remedial work before they're roadworthy. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and substantial repairs to suspension, brakes, emissions, or structural components—don't assume a cheap buy will be cheap to own.
We have 436 1996 Ford Mondeo Glx 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 1996 Ford Mondeo Glx 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 Glx A
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 435 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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