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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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 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI 130 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 130 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.1 mpg
- Urban
- 34.9 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 58.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2062
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 159 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
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.
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.
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 |
| Volvo V60 Ultimate T6 Recharge AWD A | 83.5% | 200 | 40,120 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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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.