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BN18 AKV

2018 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 AKV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 130,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/ 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2026 130,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/ 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2025 113,371 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 113,120 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,329 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,415 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,413 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

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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BN18 AKV is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN18 AKV, 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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BN18 AKV is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 2018.

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