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MD17 ZSE

2017 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 ZSE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 159,231 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 159,231 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light was illuminated on dashboard (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,422 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 138,422 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,588 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 116,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tpms light on

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,727 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,214 miles

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

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 ZSE is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

MD17 ZSE is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is MD17 ZSE safe to buy?

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