Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Mondeo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Mondeo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Mondeo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Mondeo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Mondeo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Ford Mondeo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Ford Mondeo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Mondeo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Mondeo (2022)

232 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Mondeo

CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Mondeo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford Mondeo is notably reliable, with a 92.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a strong signal for buyers. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 7.3% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern for this cohort.

At nearly 34,000 miles on average, these Mondeos have covered reasonable ground for their age, yet they're delivering excellent durability with just 0.19 failures per vehicle. The hybrid electric versions (93% of the fleet) average 0.9 advisories each, suggesting minor wear is expected but serious trouble is uncommon—if you're considering a used 2022 Mondeo, have a pre-purchase inspection done, but don't expect major surprises.

We have limited data for the 2022 Ford Mondeo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 18k–44k

For context

These stats describe 232 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 232 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 24.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 4.8%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Wipers & washers 4.8%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective · Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Ford Mondeo

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (92%)	213	93%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,208,758 Ford Mondeo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25.2%

304,587

Silver 24.9%

300,839

Black 13.5%

163,755

Red 11.2%

135,920

Green 9.3%

111,926

Grey 8.6%

103,398

White 4.7%

56,780

Purple 1.5%

18,001

Brown 0.7%

8,057

Gold 0.3%

3,723

Maroon 0.1%

1,136

Orange 0.1%

636

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Mondeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,975

typical

17,573

low mileage

44,082

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 17,573 and 44,082 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,573 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,573–44,082 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Mondeos sit.

⚠ Over 59,510 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Ford Mondeos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 227 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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