CarVerify

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

Free Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI car check

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI reliable? We analysed 1,211 real MOT tests across 473 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 1,211 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.0%
Typical Mileage
77,989mi
Annual Mileage
8,492mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic 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 Econetic TDCI.

Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI Number Plates

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

Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,856 mi/yr
Typical
8,492 mi/yr
Average
10,315 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,345 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
77,989 mi
75th Percentile
106,218 mi
95th Percentile
157,703 mi
Max Recorded
794,549 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic 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 Econetic TDCI THIS CAR 95.0% 1,211 77,989 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
Citroen C1 Vibe 76.8% 1,593 79,536 mi — yrs

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

Found a Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI

Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI?

The Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.0% across 1,211 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI owner drives around 8,492 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 Econetic TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI reliable?
Based on 1,211 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI has a 95.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI does around 8,492 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Zetec Econetic 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.