2017 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · RE17 VGN
2017 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 124,140 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE17 VGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 124,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE17 VGN 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 (RE17 VGN) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RE17 VGN Mileage History
- 13/02/202490,417 mi
- 13/02/202490,417 mi
- 09/05/2025108,452 mi+18,035 mi
- 17/09/2025109,326 mi+874 mi
- 12/03/2026124,140 mi+14,814 mi
Average of roughly 16,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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