Ford E450 vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford E450
80%
MOT pass rate · 76 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford E450 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford E450 | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 70,223 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 76 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford E450
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 E450 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford E450 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.