Ford Mondeo Glx (1999)
1999 Ford Mondeo Glx
CarHunch is tracking 356 1999 Ford Mondeo Glx vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Ford Mondeo GLX is a significant reliability risk: just 30% pass their MOT first time, versus the UK average of 80%, and remarkably, the petrol variants show a 0% pass rate across 348 vehicles tested. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while these cars fail their tests, they're not fundamentally unsafe once repaired.
The average mileage of 109,192 is reasonable for a 25-year-old car, but the near-total MOT failure rate suggests systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems—expect significant repair bills. Before viewing one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist familiar with 1990s Mondeos, as these figures indicate you're buying into a high-maintenance project rather than a reliable daily driver.
We have 356 1999 Ford Mondeo Glx vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1999 Ford Mondeo Glx
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 348 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 6 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 58.3% | 1 |
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