2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · R80 XAP
2017 Ford Mondeo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 148,116 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R80 XAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 148,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R80 XAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Mondeo (R80 XAP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R80 XAP Mileage History
- 18/10/202296,458 mi
- 18/10/2023115,451 mi+18,993 mi
- 19/10/2023115,452 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2024130,786 mi+15,334 mi
- 24/10/2025148,116 mi+17,330 mi
Average of roughly 17,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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