Ford F-150 xl vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F-150 xl
61%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F-150 xl (61%) 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 xl | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 61% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 39% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,627 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford F-150 xl
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Headlights dull
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 xl (61%) 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 xl 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.