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AA08 EFL

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,268 mi
Last recorded153,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EFL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,268 miles

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2020 147,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,709 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 136,707 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,798 miles

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 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 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 22 Mar 2017 114,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so seat belt not full checked

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so seat belt not full checked

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 43,223 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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AA08 EFL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AA08 EFL, 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 AA08 EFL registered?

AA08 EFL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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