2009 Ford Mondeo MOT pass rate: 66.3% (45,333 tests)
Is the 2009 Mondeo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.2% +0.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.7% -0.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.7% -0.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Mondeo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11,825 | 25.4% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10,451 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 7,248 | 15.5% |
| 4 | Tyres | 6,561 | 14.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3,486 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,656 | 5.7% |
All Mondeo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4,488 | 62.6% | -3.9 pts | 109,419 |
| 2002 | 5,223 | 61.8% | -3.8 pts | 109,169 |
| 2003 | 6,748 | 60.7% | -4.2 pts | 111,121 |
| 2004 | 11,365 | 60.8% | -3.5 pts | 116,195 |
| 2005 | 17,693 | 61.4% | -3.1 pts | 117,814 |
| 2006 | 21,126 | 63.0% | -1.5 pts | 119,119 |
| 2007 | 33,457 | 62.5% | -2.6 pts | 128,164 |
| 2008 | 42,797 | 64.1% | -1.1 pts | 134,633 |
| 2009 (this page) | 45,333 | 66.3% | -0.1 pts | 129,758 |
| 2010 | 46,521 | 67.8% | +0.4 pts | 125,434 |
| 2011 | 39,199 | 70.3% | +1.1 pts | 124,197 |
| 2012 | 46,827 | 71.3% | +0.0 pts | 118,460 |
| 2013 | 37,630 | 72.3% | -1.1 pts | 116,705 |
| 2014 | 34,602 | 75.1% | -0.8 pts | 108,088 |
| 2015 | 51,911 | 82.4% | +3.7 pts | 93,141 |
| 2016 | 48,223 | 84.9% | +3.6 pts | 84,767 |
| 2017 | 32,614 | 86.5% | +2.4 pts | 74,320 |
| 2018 | 21,084 | 87.4% | +1.0 pts | 65,894 |
| 2019 | 13,245 | 87.3% | -1.1 pts | 54,279 |
| 2020 | 6,072 | 87.5% | -2.4 pts | 42,292 |
| 2021 | 1,873 | 87.7% | -2.7 pts | 39,402 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 66.3% of their MOT tests (45,333 tests, 2023–2025), -0.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 129,758 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Mondeo?
The median tested example shows 129,758 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Mondeo?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.8% of tests against 65.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.