Ford Mondeo vs Ford Rapter: 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 Rapter
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Rapter (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Rapter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 47,146 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 Rapter
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front tyre minor cut on outer sidewall - no cords exposed
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt large clip slightly loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Rapter (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Rapter 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.