Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125 vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125
79%
MOT pass rate · 918 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125 is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125 | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 147,283 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 918 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125
No fault breakdown available.
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125 is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 125 report Full Ford Transit 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.