Ford Mondeo vs Ford Torneo custom: 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 custom
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torneo custom (80%) 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 custom |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 209,179 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 custom
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Torneo custom (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Torneo custom 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.