Ford Mondeo vs Ford Tudor: 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 Tudor
93%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Tudor (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Tudor |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 37,244 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 21 |
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 Tudor
- fuel tank dented
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- nearside front top wish bone bushes starting to crack & perish
- both front doors have remote openers and hidden switches under the running boards
- both doors have remote opening buttons hidden under the running boards
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Tudor (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Mondeo report Full Ford Tudor 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.