Ford Mondeo vs Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163
86%
MOT pass rate · 108 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163 is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 156,528 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 108 |
Most common faults
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)
Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163 is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Mondeo zetec tdci 163 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.