2017 Ford Mondeo · 37,852 MOT tests
2017 Ford Mondeo reliability
2017 Ford Mondeos fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Mondeo years (37,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Mondeos: 33.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 66,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,852
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Mondeo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.15%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.97%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.94%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.11%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.92%)
Other years
Every Ford Mondeo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Mondeo reliable?
2017 Ford Mondeos fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Mondeo years (37,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Mondeo MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.7% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.26% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Mondeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Mondeo shows 66,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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