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Ford Falcon econoline vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison

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

Ford Falcon econoline
90%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Falcon econoline (90%) 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 Falcon econoline Ford Mondeo
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 0.0 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share — ✓ 1%
Average mileage 54,023 mi 130,467 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 1,212,823

Most common faults

Ford Falcon econoline

  1. Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  2. Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing and offside front (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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 Falcon econoline (90%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Falcon econoline 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.