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MJ17 KBU

2017 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,775 mi
Last recorded159,775 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 KBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 159,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,849 miles

Plastic under tray around fuel tank insecure

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 149,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic under tray around fuel tank insecure

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 138,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays & Side skirts

Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,230 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 122,182 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2021 114,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,561 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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MJ17 KBU is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc 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 MJ17 KBU, 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 MJ17 KBU registered?

MJ17 KBU is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for MJ17 KBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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