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BD18 FAU

2018 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,569 mi
Last recorded155,569 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 FAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 155,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,768 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 128,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 110,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak visible through the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inside and outside edges--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inside and outside edges--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 83,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inside and outside edges--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inside and outside edges--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,154 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 64,153 miles

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

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge--235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm, MOT requirement 1.5mm (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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BD18 FAU 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 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 BD18 FAU, 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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BD18 FAU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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