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AA08 EKY

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,763 mi
Last recorded155,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EKY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center Hanger + Rear Hanger But Exhaust Secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Damp But Not Excessive Leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear NSR+OSR Shock Corroded

Rear Underside Rear Section Of Vehicle Corroded But Not Excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2024 148,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive At steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

T.P.M.S Malfunction on dash.

Fail 24 Aug 2024 148,452 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive At steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front A.B.S Wire catching inside of wheel.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

T.P.M.S Malfunction on dash.

Pass 12 Aug 2023 140,520 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,971 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF+OSF Worn Thin On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 110,062 miles

parking will require in near future,effort recorded 16%,minimum 16%

Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,800 miles

exhaust rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

offside front & offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges (close to legal limit)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,033 miles

advised on rear trailing arm bushers

strong advised on rear brake pads and discs

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,799 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 EKY is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EKY, 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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AA08 EKY is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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