Ford Mondeo Zetec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec reliable? We analysed 1,150 real MOT tests across 408 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo Zetec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo Zetec.
Ford Mondeo Zetec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Zetec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo Zetec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Zetec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo Zetec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Zetec 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 Zetec Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mondeo Zetec THIS CAR | 78.8% | 1,150 | 100,360 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 |
| Metrocab Metrocab | 67.6% | 2,068 | 311,398 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Zetec outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo Zetec has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 1,150 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Mondeo Zetec owner drives around 5,331 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.