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AA08 UKL

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,187 mi
Last recorded171,187 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 171,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 162,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,621 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 144,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,423 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,422 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 127,931 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 127,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,455 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 27 Dec 2017 116,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,304 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,610 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,190 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,251 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,031 miles

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

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 UKL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA08 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

AA08 UKL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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