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AA08 ZVT

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,502 mi
Last recorded160,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 160,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 160,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 157,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,151 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,281 miles

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

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,009 miles

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

Brakes release slightly unevenly

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

Heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank not fully secure

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,009 miles

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

Brakes release slightly unevenly

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

Heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank not fully secure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,691 miles

nearside wiper smearing screen

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper smearing screen

rear discs worn

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 ZVT is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

AA08 ZVT is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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