2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · KT18 XOF
2018 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 160,028 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT18 XOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 160,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT18 XOF 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 (KT18 XOF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KT18 XOF Mileage History
- 11/09/2024106,758 mi
- 04/09/2025129,801 mi+23,043 mi
- 04/09/2025129,801 mi
- 12/09/2026160,013 mi+30,212 mi
- 17/09/2026160,028 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 26,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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