Ford Mondeo ST TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Mondeo ST TDCI reliable? We analysed 1,511 real MOT tests across 401 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo ST 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 ST TDCI.
Ford Mondeo ST TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo ST TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo ST TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo ST TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo ST TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo ST 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 ST 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 ST TDCI THIS CAR | 69.4% | 1,511 | 138,539 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 |
| Lexmoto Isca 125 Sk 125-L | 73.1% | 1,553 | 6,130 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo ST TDCI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo ST TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 1,511 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Mondeo ST TDCI owner drives around 6,498 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.