Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci (2010)
2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 38%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for buyers. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort recorded dangerous defects, so safety issues aren't the primary problem—instead, you're looking at frequent mechanical failures that will cost time and money to fix.
At 112,000 miles on average, these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.42 failures per test, suggesting age-related wear is catching up hard. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and budget for repairs; these Mondeos are entering the zone where repair costs can outweigh their value.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci 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 vehicles fall between 93,815 and 125,023 miles.
2010 Ford Mondeo Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% 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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