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AY18 ZBU

2018 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,930 mi
Last recorded148,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 173,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 173,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 161,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,632 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 137,064 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 137,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,857 miles

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 ZBU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY18 ZBU registered?

AY18 ZBU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is AY18 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 ZBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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