Ford Mondeo vs Ford Trigano tribute t715: 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 Trigano tribute t715
81%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Trigano tribute t715 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Trigano tribute t715 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 40,500 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 5 |
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 Trigano tribute t715
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Trigano tribute t715 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.