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AB08 BJV

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,489 mi
Last recorded181,489 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BJV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 181,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 181,489 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 144,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 144,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 113,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 94,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,422 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,782 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,782 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,695 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,393 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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AB08 BJV is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AB08 BJV, 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 AB08 BJV registered?

AB08 BJV is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 BJV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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