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A7 DFN

2013 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,751 mi
Last recorded159,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DFN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 159,751 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 34% difference in braking across front axle (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 152,617 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 142,852 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 134,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,675 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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A7 DFN is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A7 DFN registered?

A7 DFN is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 2013.

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