Ford Mondeo vs Ford Torino elite: 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 Torino elite
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torino elite (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Torino elite |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 20,672 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 Torino elite
- front body mount rubbers perished
- both front rubber body mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torino elite (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Torino elite 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.