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Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI reliable? We analysed 1,656 real MOT tests across 354 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,656 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.9%
Typical Mileage
104,044mi
Annual Mileage
9,385mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn 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 Zetec Business Edn TDCI.

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

Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,420 mi/yr
Typical
9,385 mi/yr
Average
10,816 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,499 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
104,044 mi
75th Percentile
136,446 mi
95th Percentile
203,580 mi
Max Recorded
412,133 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn 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 Zetec Business Edn TDCI THIS CAR 86.9% 1,656 104,044 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
Mv Agusta Unknown 90.8% 851 6,457 mi 12 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI?

The Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 1,656 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI owner drives around 9,385 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 Zetec Business Edn TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI reliable?
Based on 1,656 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI has a 86.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI does around 9,385 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Zetec Business Edn 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.