Ford F650 vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F650
89%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F650 (89%) 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 F650 | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 119,977 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford F650
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- n/s rear outter tyre has slight cut on tyre wall
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 F650 (89%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford F650 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.