Ford Mondeo vs Vauxhall Vectra
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford Mondeo (fail rate 22.0%) performed better than the Vauxhall Vectra (29.6%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Vectra recorded failures more often.
22.0%
Mondeo fail rate
29.6%
Vectra fail rate
7.56pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Mondeo | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,331,240 | 274,119 |
| Pass rate | 78.0% | 70.4% |
| Fail rate | 22.0% | 29.6% |
Where they differ
| Category | Mondeo | Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.6% | 15.6% |
| Brakes | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 14.0% |
| Tyres | 6.9% | 6.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.