2017 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Petrol · YP67 VLC

Across six recorded MOT tests since 2020, this 2017 Ford Mondeo presents a broadly roadworthy profile, though its history is punctuated by two failure events and a recurring pattern of tyre-related advisories that warrant careful attention. The most recent test on 5 November 2025 resulted in a pass, but with an advisory noting that the front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge on both sides. Prior to that, the 2024 and 2023 tests passed with no defects recorded, suggesting intervening improvements, while the underlying pattern reveals sporadic issues rather than consistent cleanliness. The 2022 failures on the nearside front lighting and headlamp aim, combined with an excessive exhaust carbon monoxide reading at idle, represent a cluster of electrical and emissions-related defects on one side of the vehicle, though none have reappeared in subsequent tests. The earlier 2020 failure for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system was recorded alongside a pass on the same day, indicating a retest scenario. With 80,352 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle accumulates at a rate of around 8,928 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its cohort. There are no significant gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady, indicating regular use rather than long-term standing or unusual driving patterns. This level of annual mileage is consistent with mixed driving conditions including motorway, urban, and rural use, which means consumable wear on brake discs, pads, tyres, and drivetrain components should be expected to accumulate at a normal pace. The absence of mileage discontinuities means there is no immediate concern regarding hidden corrosion from prolonged storage, though a physical inspection of underside components remains essential regardless. The recurring advisory pattern around tyre edge wear, appearing at the front in 2021 and again at the most recent test on both front sides, is a specific area for buyer scrutiny. Edge wear on both front tyres simultaneously often points to misalignment of the front axle, worn suspension linkages, or compromised compliance in the front suspension geometry. On a test drive, listen for knocking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over cats-eyes or speed bumps, and pay attention to any steering vagueness, wandering, or pull to one side under braking. Inspect the condition of the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and strut top mounts for any perishing, splitting, or free play, and verify that the tracking has been checked recently, as uncorrected misalignment will continue to consume tyres prematurely. The 2022 exhaust carbon monoxide exceedance and the headlamp aim fault are isolated events that have not recurred in three subsequent tests, which is reassuring, but a prospective buyer should still verify the current operational state of all exterior lighting, particularly the nearside headlamp main beam function, and confirm that the exhaust emissions remain within manufacturer tolerances through a pre-purchase diagnostic or a current emissions check. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault from 2020 has not reappeared, indicating likely rectification, though confirmation of correct system function via dashboard warning behaviour on ignition is worthwhile. Given the tyre edge wear pattern, a thorough inspection of the front brake discs for lipping, the caliper slide pins for seizing, and the condition of the brake hoses for any cracking should form part of any test drive evaluation, alongside checks for uneven braking response or pulling under deceleration.