Ford 3door vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 3door
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 3door (67%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 3door | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 50,885 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford 3door
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- spare wheel missing
Ford Mondeo
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford 3door (67%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 3door report Full Ford Mondeo report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.