Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI reliable? We analysed 269 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI.
Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI THIS CAR | 79.6% | 269 | 131,884 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Blue DCI A | 82.2% | 191 | 43,052 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.6% across 269 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI owner drives around 7,254 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.