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FGZ 1561

2017 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 1561
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 92,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,220 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 84,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 46,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2020 42,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,386 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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FGZ 1561 is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGZ 1561, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FGZ 1561?

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What year was FGZ 1561 registered?

FGZ 1561 is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is FGZ 1561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 1561 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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