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MD17 VTL

2017 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,633 mi
Last recorded152,633 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 VTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 148,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored

Engine Oil leak present

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn and split

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link worn and play detected

o/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link worn and play detected

Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 92,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 64,607 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner/outer edges - Nearing legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2021 64,607 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner/outer edges - Nearing legal limit

Engine oil leak present

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,621 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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MD17 VTL is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD17 VTL, 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 MD17 VTL registered?

MD17 VTL is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is MD17 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD17 VTL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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