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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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Data last updated: · Based on 269 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.6%
Typical Mileage
131,884mi
Annual Mileage
7,254mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
3,283 mi/yr
Typical
7,254 mi/yr
Average
9,362 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,548 mi/yr

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.

Median
131,884 mi
75th Percentile
168,838 mi
95th Percentile
205,366 mi
Max Recorded
1,030,443 mi

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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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI?

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.

Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI reliable?
Based on 269 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI has a 79.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI does around 7,254 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Graphite TDCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.