Ford Mondeo vs Ford Transit custom 290 trend e-tec: 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 custom 290 trend e-tec
84%
MOT pass rate · 861 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 290 trend e-tec is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Transit custom 290 trend e-tec |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 137,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 861 |
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 custom 290 trend e-tec
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 290 trend e-tec is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Transit custom 290 trend e-tec 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.