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Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI reliable? We analysed 305 real MOT tests across 165 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 305 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.4%
Typical Mileage
140,358mi
Annual Mileage
4,657mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI.

Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,331 mi/yr
Typical
4,657 mi/yr
Average
6,457 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,351 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
140,358 mi
75th Percentile
169,258 mi
95th Percentile
206,207 mi
Max Recorded
282,192 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Mistral 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 Mistral TDCI THIS CAR 74.4% 305 140,358 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
Subaru 1800 66.6% 446 84,347 mi 37 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI?

The Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 305 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI owner drives around 4,657 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 Mistral TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI reliable?
Based on 305 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI has a 74.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI does around 4,657 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Mistral TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Mistral 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.