Ford Mondeo vs Ford Taurers: 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 Taurers
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Taurers (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Taurers |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 59,100 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 1 |
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 Taurers
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front to rear brake pipes corroded
- near side c.v. boot leaking small amount where secured to joint.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Taurers (60%) 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.