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EF17 KWS

2017 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,215 mi
Last recorded176,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 KWS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 176,215 miles

both front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 176,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

both front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 15 Dec 2025 162,350 miles

n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 148,065 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,698 miles

Coolant low

Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 104,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,622 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 91,595 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,309 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 66,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 35,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 31,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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EF17 KWS is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF17 KWS, 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 EF17 KWS registered?

EF17 KWS is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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