Ford F-150 lightning vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F-150 lightning
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F-150 lightning (86%) 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 F-150 lightning | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 91,995 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford F-150 lightning
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 F-150 lightning (86%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford F-150 lightning 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.