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A17 NNU

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,896 mi
Last recorded149,896 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NNU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 149,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 2 Dec 2024 147,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 145,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,166 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 144,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,776 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 126,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various hangers are not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play vehicle on hard standing & steering being shaken (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

offside front seat has movement

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective various hangers are not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play vehicle on hard standing & steering being shaken (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

offside front seat has movement

Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,287 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue engine / intercooler area's

rear heat shield is loose

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue engine / intercooler area's

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,553 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 23,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A17 NNU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 NNU, 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 A17 NNU registered?

A17 NNU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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