Ford Mondeo vs Ford Transit courier base tdci: 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 courier base tdci
90%
MOT pass rate · 158 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit courier base tdci is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Transit courier base tdci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 80,030 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 158 |
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 courier base tdci
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front brake discs worn
- Nearside rear tyre worn low on legal limit
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit courier base tdci is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Transit courier base tdci 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.