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A13 TCM

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TCM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 116,798 miles

Both Front and Rear Tyre Tread Low

Rear Brake Pads Low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 112,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Swept Area Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,845 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,240 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating (Centre Section Back)

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 108,240 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating (Centre Section Back)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 106,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,586 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,129 miles

o/s front tyre weraring on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,588 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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A13 TCM is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 99,478 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 A13 TCM, 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 18 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 TCM registered?

A13 TCM is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is A13 TCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 TCM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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