Ford Mondeo Zetec (1999)
1999 Ford Mondeo Zetec
CarHunch is tracking 650 1999 Ford Mondeo Zetec vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Ford Mondeo Zetec is a genuinely reliable performer: 90% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and none have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The petrol models (which make up virtually all 650 vehicles analysed) average just 0.01 failures per car and 0 advisories, suggesting mechanicals that hold up exceptionally well.
At nearly 78,000 miles on average, these cars are showing their age but haven't fallen apart—a strong sign of durability for a model now over two decades old. If you're looking at one, its MOT history will tell you almost everything; focus your inspection on bodywork and interior wear rather than mechanical gremlins.
We have 650 1999 Ford Mondeo Zetec 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 Zetec
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 Zetec
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 641 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 7 | 81% | 0.71 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Found a specific Ford Mondeo Zetec?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.