Ford Fiesta vs Ford Mondeo ghia x: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Ford Mondeo ghia x
64%
MOT pass rate · 1,707 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Mondeo ghia x (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mondeo ghia x |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 130,370 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 1,707 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ford Mondeo ghia x
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear exhaust corroded
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Mondeo ghia x (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.