Ford Mondeo vs Ford Transit 410 leader 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 410 leader ecoblue
95%
MOT pass rate · 152 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 410 leader ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Transit 410 leader ecoblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 20,565 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 152 |
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 410 leader ecoblue
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit 410 leader ecoblue is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Transit 410 leader 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.