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Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 reliable? We analysed 4,440 real MOT tests across 855 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,440 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.9%
Typical Mileage
131,324mi
Annual Mileage
8,066mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 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 140.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,191 mi/yr
Typical
8,066 mi/yr
Average
9,361 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,835 mi/yr

Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
131,324 mi
75th Percentile
161,363 mi
95th Percentile
213,186 mi
Max Recorded
1,749,615 mi

How Does the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 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 140 THIS CAR 80.9% 4,440 131,324 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
London Taxis Int TX4 Limited Edition Auto 80% 4,668 93,795 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140?

The Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.9% across 4,440 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 140 owner drives around 8,066 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 140 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 reliable?
Based on 4,440 MOT tests, the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 has a 80.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 do per year?
The typical Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 does around 8,066 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140?
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.