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AL08 EST

2017 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

284,557 mi
Last recorded284,557 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 EST
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 284,557 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 284,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 274,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 238,897 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 238,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 217,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 194,478 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 194,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 178,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 178,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 147,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 29 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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AL08 EST is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AL08 EST, 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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AL08 EST is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 July 2017.

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