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AA08 TXL

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,857 mi
Last recorded107,857 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TXL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 107,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL UPPER AND UNDER SILL CORRODED AND SPLIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,802 miles

Exhaust hangers all corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to go out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,248 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,491 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 100,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,848 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,257 miles

Rear springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,614 miles

both rear trailing arms unbonding

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,614 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms unbonding

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,729 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,707 miles

front brake disc corroded and lipped

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,493 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,580 miles

wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,131 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 TXL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AA08 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

AA08 TXL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AA08 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 TXL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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