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AA08 ZXE

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,950 miles

all tyres split and perished (poor condition)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,269 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 114,269 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front brake pads worn low

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 108,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,167 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe lower of Fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,167 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear to centre joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe lower of Fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,589 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction National trust sticker requires moving out of the swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhasut broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (manifold cat) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective All been tied on recomend replacement and joints are very corroded and with a new manifold will be very difficult to seal as the flanges are so corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 69,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,885 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,429 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,429 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 37,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,760 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to see inner rear pads

Pass 25 May 2011 26,154 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 ZXE is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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