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AA08 XAN

2008 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XAN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 124,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,528 miles

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

Nearside Front fog amp inoperative

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

indicators faded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,522 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking from reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog amp inoperative

Nearside Inner 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))

indicators faded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,900 miles

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,223 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,951 miles

ALL brake discs lipped/worn/corroding

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,951 miles

ALL brake discs lipped/worn/corroding

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,733 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,733 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre inner wall deep cuts/cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre - cuts on inner wall

nearside rear tyre inner wall - small lump

nearside rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r wheel bearing noise??

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,425 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 XAN is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

AA08 XAN is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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