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YM18 MLZ

2018 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,664 mi
Last recorded119,664 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 111,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,974 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,516 miles

Rear brakes are wearing low

Fail 14 Jun 2021 46,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes are wearing low

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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YM18 MLZ is a 2018 Ford Mondeo in Grey 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 YM18 MLZ, 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 YM18 MLZ registered?

YM18 MLZ is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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