2018 Ford Mondeo 1.5L Diesel · DL18 WTR
2018 Ford Mondeo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 88,763 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL18 WTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 88,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL18 WTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Mondeo (DL18 WTR) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DL18 WTR Mileage History
- 25/11/202478,470 mi
- 27/10/202584,966 mi+6,496 mi
- 27/10/202584,966 mi
- 28/10/202688,763 mi+3,797 mi
- 28/10/202688,763 mi
Average of roughly 5,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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