Ford Coachman vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Coachman
77%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Coachman is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Coachman | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 50,968 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 23 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford Coachman
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Coachman is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.