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BD13 BNZ

2013 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,456 mi
Last recorded211,456 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 211,456 miles

NSF wing mirror indicator very dim.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 190,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 177,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 162,231 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R AND N/S/R SEATS ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 162,231 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure both rear mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R AND N/S/R SEATS ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat-shield loose (back box)

Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edge

tow bar 13 pin unable to test due to being tied up out of the way.no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edge

tow bar 13 pin unable to test due to being tied up out of the way.no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BD13 BNZ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BD13 BNZ, 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 BD13 BNZ registered?

BD13 BNZ is a 2013 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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