Ford Mondeo (2000)
2000 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 66,454 real MOT records for the 2000 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Ford Mondeo passes its MOT first time in only 66.3% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and over a quarter of these cars (26.5%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point — a serious red flag for any buyer considering one. Petrol and diesel versions perform identically, so fuel type won't help you find a safer example.
These Mondeos are now over two decades old and averaging nearly 100,000 miles, yet they're racking up 3.63 failures per test and 12.9 advisories, suggesting the model is prone to multiple issues rather than one catastrophic weakness. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and steering components, since the sheer volume of dangerous defects recorded indicates these areas fail repeatedly across the fleet.
What to check before buying a 2000 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.
- ⚠️ 26.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (87%) | 57,941 | 66.3% | 3.73 |
| Diesel (13%) | 8,448 | 66.3% | 3 |
| LPG (0%) | 65 | 65.5% | 3.35 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 71,758 and 110,956 miles.
2000 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 812 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 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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45.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.8%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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41.8%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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28.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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26.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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