Ford 85 vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 85
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 85 (100%) 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 85 | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 59,181 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford 85
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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 85 (100%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 85 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.