2018 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YR68 VEA
2018 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 96,823 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR68 VEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 96,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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YR68 VEA 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 (YR68 VEA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YR68 VEA Mileage History
- 27/09/202271,444 mi
- 13/09/202384,092 mi+12,648 mi
- 18/09/202490,168 mi+6,076 mi
- 27/09/202490,305 mi+137 mi
- 22/09/202596,823 mi+6,518 mi
Average of roughly 8,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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