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AY18 NKD

2018 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,445 mi
Last recorded174,445 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 NKD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 174,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 174,445 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 162,463 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 149,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 149,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,369 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AY18 NKD is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 55,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY18 NKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY18 NKD registered?

AY18 NKD is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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