2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · R80 XEL
2011 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 171,777 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R80 XEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 171,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R80 XEL 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 2011 Ford Mondeo (R80 XEL) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
R80 XEL Mileage History
- 19/10/2022151,882 mi
- 23/10/2023157,885 mi+6,003 mi
- 23/10/2023157,885 mi
- 08/02/2025168,199 mi+10,314 mi
- 14/02/2026171,777 mi+3,578 mi
Average of roughly 5,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk4 (CD345)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Steering Rack / Pump GroanSerious
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.
- Powershift 6DCT450 Transmission Judder & FailureSerious
The Getrag 6DCT450 (MPS6) six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission fitted to automatic 2.0 TDCi and 2.0 EcoBoost models requires rigorous oil and external filter replacements every 37,500 miles (3 years). If maintenance is neglected, microscopic clutch material and plastic damper guide debris circulate in the transmission fluid, clogging the delicate solenoids of the mechatronic unit. This causes severe shudder on takeoff, delayed gear engagement, missing reverse or even gears, and eventual total transmission breakdown.
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