Ford Mondeo (1993)
1993 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 36,530 real MOT records for the 1993 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Ford Mondeo struggles badly on its first MOT attempt, with only 56.9% passing versus the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely weak result that signals widespread wear and reliability issues across the fleet. Diesel versions fare slightly better at 62.6% pass rate compared to petrol's 56.5%, though neither inspires confidence, and 11.1% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, which is notably elevated.
At 113,500 miles median, these cars are now 31 years old and heavily used, so expect an average of 1.38 failures and 4.1 advisories per MOT—meaning you're looking at real money for repairs, not just minor tweaks. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and budget seriously for brake work, suspension, and exhaust issues; the first-time pass rate tells you these cars need proper maintenance to stay legal.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 6.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1993 Ford Mondeo
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 (93%) | 34,017 | 56.5% | 1.38 |
| Diesel (7%) | 2,497 | 62.7% | 1.41 |
| LPG (0%) | 16 | 54.9% | 1.31 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Ford Mondeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 93,117 and 135,477 miles.
1993 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Ford Mondeo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.1%
Oil leak
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19%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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16.8%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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15.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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15%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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14.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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