Ford Coleman-milne hearse vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Coleman-milne hearse
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Coleman-milne hearse (76%) 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 Coleman-milne hearse | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 140,692 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford Coleman-milne hearse
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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 Coleman-milne hearse (76%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.