Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Mondeo LX TDCI car check
Is the Ford Mondeo LX TDCI reliable? We analysed 779 real MOT tests across 470 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Mondeo LX TDCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Mondeo LX TDCI.
Ford Mondeo LX TDCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Mondeo LX TDCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 115 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 48.7 mpg
- Urban
- 36.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 60.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1961
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 154 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Mondeo LX TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Mondeo LX TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Mondeo LX 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 LX 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 LX TDCI THIS CAR | 70.5% | 779 | 142,066 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 |
| Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid | 77.1% | 760 | 107,213 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Mondeo LX TDCI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Mondeo LX TDCIShould you buy a used Ford Mondeo LX TDCI?
The Ford Mondeo LX TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.5% across 779 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Mondeo LX TDCI owner drives around 5,941 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.