Ford Mondeo vs Ford Zepher: 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 Zepher
86%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Zepher (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Mondeo | Ford Zepher |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,467 mi | 52,133 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,212,823 | 19 |
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 Zepher
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Mondeo (70%) and Ford Zepher (86%) 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.