2013 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Diesel · BD13 AAY
2013 Ford Mondeo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 190,618 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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BD13 AAY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 190,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BD13 AAY MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Mondeo (BD13 AAY) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BD13 AAY Mileage History
- 08/03/2022173,231 mi
- 14/02/2023180,798 mi+7,567 mi
- 20/02/2024190,618 mi+9,820 mi
Average of roughly 8,897 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
This high-mileage Ford Mondeo diesel pre
Given the very high mileage of 190,618 miles, this Mondeo will need more than a basic test-drive evaluation. Arrange an independent inspection from a garage familiar with diesel Ford models, paying particular attention to the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and turbocharger — components that suffer fatigue on long-mileage examples. Check that the timing belt (or chain, depending on service record) has been replaced at the recommended interval, as neglect here can cause catastrophic engine damage. Negotiate firmly on price, as high-mileage diesels in this bracket typically attract discounts of 20-30% versus lower-mileage alternatives.
The 1.6 TDCi diesel Mondeo typically returns around 55-65 mpg on longer runs, dropping to 40-50 mpg in mixed urban use, depending on driving style. Road tax falls into a low band for this engine size, generally around £30-£165 annually depending on exact emissions band. Insurance is usually group 15-20, placing it in a moderate bracket for a family saloon of this age. Routine servicing for a diesel Mondeo — including oil, filter, and annual inspection — typically costs £200-£350 at an independent garage, with cambelt changes (if applicable) adding £400-£600 every 100,000 miles or so.
Inspect the tyres carefully for uneven wear, which can indicate suspension or alignment issues — tyres are the single most common MOT failure point across this model. Check the anti-roll bar bushes and drop links for perished rubber or play, as these are the second most frequent failure category. Examine the exhaust system from the manifold rearwards for corrosion, particularly at joints and the mounting points, given that exhaust failures are the third most common issue for this model.
Registered in June 2013, this 1.6-litre diesel Ford Mondeo in black has covered 190,618 miles as of its most recent MOT in February 2024 — a figure substantially above what is typical for a 13-year-old vehicle. The recorded MOT history comprises three tests, all of which passed without any advisories or defects noted. The vehicle's aggregate model data shows a 78.2% MOT pass rate across over 251,000 examples analysed, with tyres, anti-roll bar components, and exhaust systems being the most common failure points.
The Ford Mondeo shows a 78.2% MOT pass rate across 251,529 examples analysed, placing it in a middling reliability bracket. Tyres, anti-roll bar components, and exhaust systems are the predominant failure categories.
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The power steering system on the Mk4 Mondeo features a fine plastic mesh filter integral to the base of the fluid reservoir. Over time, fluid breakdown and particulate contamination clog this non-serviceable mesh, starving the power steering pump of fluid. The resulting hydraulic cavitation causes loud groaning and whining noises when turning the wheel, creates air bubbles in the reservoir, and quickly overheats the pump. If ignored, the starving pump sheds metal debris, contaminating and ruining the entire steering rack.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FractureModerate
The electrical wiring loom connecting the vehicle body to the tailgate passes through a flexible rubber bellows conduit at the top hinge area. Constant flexing and sub-zero winter temperatures harden the thin PVC insulation on the wiring. The copper conductors fatigue and fracture cleanly inside the rubber sleeve, causing individual tailgate electrical circuits to fail intermittently or drop out completely. In some cases, exposed wires short-circuit together, blowing fuses and disabling central locking.
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