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AJ53 MDS

2017 Ford Edge

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Edge45,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MDS
MakeFord
ModelEdge
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2x nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 21 Jul 2023 49,686 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2x nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 19,659 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 19,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Ford Edge?

Based on 61,808 MOT tests across 8,369 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,324
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
8,369
On UK Roads
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AJ53 MDS is a 2017 Ford Edge in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Edge models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 45,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Edge typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Edge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ53 MDS registered?

AJ53 MDS is a 2017 Ford Edge, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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