Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140 (2010)
2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140
CarHunch analysed 493 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCi 140 is a reliability concern: it passes its MOT just 39.5% of the time on first attempt, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant fares no better at 39%. Fortunately, dangerous defects are not showing up in this cohort, so the failures are fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 130,000 miles for a 14-year-old car, mileage is reasonable, but the real issue is that these vehicles average 0.54 failures per test—meaning most that fail have multiple problems. If you're considering buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect ongoing repair costs; these cars need more than cursory checks before you commit.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140
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%) | 486 | 39% | 0.52 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 6 | 76.1% | 1.83 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140 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 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140 vehicles fall between 108,059 and 149,853 miles.
2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 140 — Still on the Road
119 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
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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