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Ford Delux vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford Delux
87%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Delux (87%) 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 Delux Ford Mondeo
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 59,459 mi 130,467 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,212,823

Most common faults

Ford Delux

  1. Prop-shaft universal joint worn
  2. all lights disconnected/play in steering joints/kingpins/rear shocker damping could be better
  3. Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
  4. Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
  5. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  6. Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Ford Mondeo

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Delux (87%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Delux 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.