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YO18 TZU

2018 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,755 mi
Last recorded61,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Mondeo55,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 TZU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 61,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 54,430 miles

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

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 46,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 37,430 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,986 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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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YO18 TZU 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 62.5%.

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 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 YO18 TZU, 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 YO18 TZU registered?

YO18 TZU is a 2018 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 August 2018.

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