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AA08 ZXU

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,762 mi
Last recorded157,762 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 157,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 153,113 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 152,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 147,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 129,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,509 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,827 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,983 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 48,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 39,445 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 ZXU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AA08 ZXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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