Ford Mondeo vs Ford Svt f-150 lightning: 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 Svt f-150 lightning
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Svt f-150 lightning (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Svt f-150 lightning |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 92,868 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 Svt f-150 lightning
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Svt f-150 lightning (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Svt f-150 lightning 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.