Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125 (2007)
2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Ford Mondeo ZETEC TDCI 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 59.1%, nearly 21 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—instead, owners are dealing with repeated mechanical failures that cost time and money to fix.
At 138,269 miles median, these cars are well-used for their age, and the 0.96 average failures per vehicle tells the story: these diesels are ageing badly and need close pre-purchase inspection. If you're considering one, get a full pre-MOT check by a Ford-specialist mechanic to understand what repairs are looming, because a 59% pass rate means you're more likely than not to face a repair bill on the first test.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 168 | 58.8% | 0.97 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125 vehicles fall between 122,110 and 158,936 miles.
2007 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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