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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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.
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.
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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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.