Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI reliable? We analysed 2,215 real MOT tests across 866 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo Zetec 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 TDCI.
Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Zetec 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 Zetec 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 TDCI THIS CAR | 79.8% | 2,215 | 124,855 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 |
| Lexus GS300 SE Auto | 76.2% | 2,088 | 109,784 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 2,215 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI owner drives around 7,592 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.