MOT reliability
Ford Mondeo tdci
4 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Mondeo tdci vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo tdci has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,265 miles.
4
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
8,993
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Mondeo tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Mondeo tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Other27%
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Brakes27%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Ford Mondeo tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Ford Mondeo tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Mondeo tdci MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- under-trays and engine covers fitted (2 times)
- All Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- 215/55R16 (2 times)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Ford Mondeo tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 88,260 |
| 2011 | 1 | 21 | 57% | 146,932 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 145,608 |
Ford Mondeo tdci reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Mondeo tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Mondeo tdci MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Ford Mondeo tdci in our data has covered around
117,265 miles.
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