Ford Mondeo vs Ford Three window coupe: 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 Three window coupe
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Three window coupe (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Three window coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 2,364 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 Three window coupe
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Three window coupe (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Three window coupe 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.