Ford Mondeo (2009)
2009 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 32,624 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Ford Mondeo fails its MOT at a notably higher rate than the UK average, with only 76% passing on first attempt versus 80% nationally—and nearly half of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a serious red flag for any potential buyer. Diesel variants, which make up 91% of this cohort, perform slightly worse at 75.8% pass rate compared to petrol's 78.4%, though neither fuel type inspires confidence.
At around 97,000 miles for a 15-year-old car, these Mondeos show typical mileage wear, but they're racking up an average of 3.7 failures and 22.7 advisories per test—well above what you'd expect for a mainstream family saloon. Before buying one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension, brakes, and emissions systems, as these consistently feature in failure data for this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2009 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.
- ⚠️ 48.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (91%) | 29,606 | 75.8% | 3.69 |
| Petrol (9%) | 3,008 | 78.4% | 3.54 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 80.9% | 2.38 |
| Steam (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 2 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 80% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 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 2009 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 76,725 and 120,279 miles.
2009 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11,976 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% 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 — 2009 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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63.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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62%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.9%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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