Ford Mondeo vs Ford Pursuit: 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 Pursuit
74%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Pursuit (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Pursuit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 42,211 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 3 |
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 Pursuit
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Inner tyre deflated
- various rear marker lights defective
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Pursuit (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Pursuit 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.