Ford Mondeo vs Ford Tourer: 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 Tourer
90%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Tourer (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Tourer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 36,601 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 19 |
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 Tourer
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- chassis rusty
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Tourer (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Tourer 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.