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ML17 VHZ

2017 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,451 mi
Last recorded168,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mondeo61,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 168,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 161,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 160,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 160,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 152,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,040 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 25,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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ML17 VHZ is a 2017 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML17 VHZ, 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 ML17 VHZ registered?

ML17 VHZ is a 2017 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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