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AY18 ZCJ

2018 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,568 mi
Last recorded164,568 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 164,568 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 164,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dipped beam intensity slightly reduced

Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers/shields fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,269 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked around rear view mirror area (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ZCJ is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

AY18 ZCJ is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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The MOT history for AY18 ZCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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