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A1 SWU

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,513 mi
Last recorded71,513 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SWU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,513 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 71,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,693 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,229 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,304 miles

Inner eadges of front tyres geting low on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,346 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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A1 SWU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A1 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 SWU?

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What year was A1 SWU registered?

A1 SWU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is A1 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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