In short
At 11–12 years (mostly built 2013–2015) 5.5% of 1,040 inspected Ford Mondeo IVs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 7.2% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 26% less often on this model than on average (rank 126 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, exhaust and emissions and steering.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Ford Mondeo IV — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/ford/mondeo-iv/
A-problems
5.5%
n = 1,040 · 95% CI 4.3 – 7.0%
National, same age
7.2%
n = 782,549 · 95% CI 7.1 – 7.2%
Defects at the APK by age
- Ford Mondeo IV
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 10 | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 1,040 | 5.5% | 4.3 – 7.0% | 44.1% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 2,997 | 6.9% | 6.0 – 7.8% | 48.9% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 4,549 | 11.8% | 10.9 – 12.8% | 51.7% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.5% · n = 1,040 · 0.9 – 2.5% | 0.5× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.3% · n = 1,040 · 0.8 – 2.2% | 3.2× | |
| Steering | 1.0% · n = 1,040 · 0.5 – 1.8% | 1.3× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 0.9% · n = 1,040 · 0.5 – 1.6% | 0.7× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2007 – 2014
- RDW type code(s)
- BA7
- Trade name(s)
- MONDEO
- Registered (type group)
- 5,840
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Mondeo generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 11–12 years. Mondeo IV: 5.5% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mondeo reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 11–12 years 5.5% of inspected Ford Mondeo IVs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 7.2% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Ford Mondeo IV compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 26% less often on the Ford Mondeo IV than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 126 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 11–12 years were then mostly built in 2013–2015. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, exhaust and emissions, steering. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Ford Mondeo IV.