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8231 AC

2007 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Mondeo93,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8231 AC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,909 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 89,846 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,332 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,187 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,539 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,230 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,793 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,755 miles

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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8231 AC is a 2007 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 93,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8231 AC, 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 19 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8231 AC is a 2007 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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