Ford Mondeo vs Ford Tourneo connect active ecoblue: 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 Tourneo connect active ecoblue
85%
MOT pass rate · 495 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Tourneo connect active ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Tourneo connect active ecoblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 28,360 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 495 |
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 Tourneo connect active ecoblue
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Tourneo connect active ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Tourneo connect active ecoblue 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.