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AK17 BUV

2017 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

323,818 mi
Last recorded323,818 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 BUV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 323,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 304,484 miles

large engine oil leak above under tray wants repairing starting to dip

rear anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

vehicle exhaust emission sticker missing

Pass 18 Jul 2024 290,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2024 290,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 270,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 269,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 251,628 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 251,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 250,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 247,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 191,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,618 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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AK17 BUV is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 61,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK17 BUV, 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 9 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK17 BUV registered?

AK17 BUV is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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