Ford Mondeo vs Ford Transit 310 trend 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 Transit 310 trend ecoblue
82%
MOT pass rate · 1,336 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 310 trend ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Transit 310 trend ecoblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 77,031 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 1,336 |
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 Transit 310 trend ecoblue
- 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 310 trend ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Transit 310 trend 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.