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BD13 BUF

2013 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,470 mi
Last recorded179,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Mondeo88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 BUF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 179,470 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 168,027 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 156,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 156,345 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 145,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,157 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage nearside front outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,643 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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BD13 BUF is a 2013 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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