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AA02 YDA

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,065 mi
Last recorded199,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 YDA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 199,065 miles

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

nsr back plate deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 199,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

nsr back plate deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 194,232 miles

Corrosion at rear suspension and subframe components

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake backplate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 194,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion at rear suspension and subframe components

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake backplate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 187,444 miles

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr back plate deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 187,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr back plate deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 183,584 miles

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

both front discs corroded slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2022 183,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front discs corroded slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2021 172,180 miles

front suspension components corroded slightly

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2021 172,179 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded slightly

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2020 163,801 miles

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

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2020 163,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2018 151,417 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 151,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,235 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to dpf broke (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,940 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,436 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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AA02 YDA is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AA02 YDA, 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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AA02 YDA is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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