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LA17 VDO

2017 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,903 mi
Last recorded118,903 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 VDO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,905 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 77,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre of tread area, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,767 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 62,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded/uneven surfaces on discs faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LA17 VDO is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA17 VDO, 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 LA17 VDO registered?

LA17 VDO is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is LA17 VDO safe to buy?

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