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BF18 ZBU

2018 Ford Mondeo

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,870 mi
Last recorded195,870 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 195,870 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 177,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 159,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 159,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 104,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,640 miles

osr tyre close to limits

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,640 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

osr tyre close to limits

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,148 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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BF18 ZBU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF18 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.

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What year was BF18 ZBU registered?

BF18 ZBU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 ZBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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