2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SY68 TXJ
2018 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 74,391 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY68 TXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 74,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY68 TXJ 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 (SY68 TXJ) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SY68 TXJ Mileage History
- 12/05/202227,347 mi
- 12/05/202338,619 mi+11,272 mi
- 09/05/202449,682 mi+11,063 mi
- 12/05/202561,661 mi+11,979 mi
- 05/05/202674,391 mi+12,730 mi
Average of roughly 11,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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