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Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 reliable? We analysed 348 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 348 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.4%
Typical Mileage
135,006mi
Annual Mileage
5,307mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,470 mi/yr
Typical
5,307 mi/yr
Average
6,332 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,000 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
135,006 mi
75th Percentile
164,133 mi
95th Percentile
225,007 mi
Max Recorded
304,482 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 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 130 THIS CAR 68.4% 348 135,006 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
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 71% 252 126,298 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130?

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.4% across 348 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 owner drives around 5,307 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 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 reliable?
Based on 348 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 has a 68.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 does around 5,307 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130?
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.