Ford Mondeo vs Ford Torneo 8 seater: 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 Torneo 8 seater
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torneo 8 seater (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 Torneo 8 seater |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 143,179 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 Torneo 8 seater
- all tyres badly cracking and scuffed
- o/s mirror damaged
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- front springs corroding
- o/s wiper smearing
- o/s/ mirror damaged
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torneo 8 seater (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Torneo 8 seater 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.