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A20 GWG

2008 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,212 mi
Last recorded159,212 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GWG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 159,212 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 159,209 miles

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 157,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cross member bolt loose

Rear rear arm bolts not standard

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 157,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cross member bolt loose

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub frame mount Insecure, not impairing directional stability

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub frame mount Insecure, not impairing directional stability

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 144,067 miles

Front + Rear suspension components + underbody corroded

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside + Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 131,002 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface rust, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Pass 17 May 2019 115,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 115,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,339 miles

general surface corrosion on some suspension components.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 89,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,508 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,043 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

electrical tape peeling off off side front brake warning wire.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,931 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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A20 GWG is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 GWG, 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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A20 GWG is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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