Ford Mondeo vs Ford Moter home: 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 Moter home
78%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Moter home (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Moter home |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 167,837 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 4 |
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 Moter home
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Oil leak at the back of the gearbox but not excessive
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- SLIGHT CORROSION IN O/S/F ARCH TOP WING EXTENSION
- SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS
- SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Moter home (78%) 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.