Ford Mondeo vs Ford Pilgrim cobra: 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 Pilgrim cobra
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Pilgrim cobra (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Pilgrim cobra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 6,935 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 2 |
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 Pilgrim cobra
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 REPEATER LENS MISSING , STEERING RACK WORN , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY KINKED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
- Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Pilgrim cobra (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Pilgrim cobra 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.