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Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 reliable? We analysed 2,201 real MOT tests across 712 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,201 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.0%
Typical Mileage
123,463mi
Annual Mileage
7,483mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 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 125.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,788 mi/yr
Typical
7,483 mi/yr
Average
8,276 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,454 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
123,463 mi
75th Percentile
152,263 mi
95th Percentile
200,784 mi
Max Recorded
1,262,046 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 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 125 THIS CAR 79.0% 2,201 123,463 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
Fiat 500L Trekking Multijet 83.1% 744 65,692 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125?

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 2,201 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 125 owner drives around 7,483 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 TDCI 125 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 reliable?
Based on 2,201 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 has a 79.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 does around 7,483 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 125?
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.