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AB08 BKL

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BKL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,100 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 147,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 145,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,438 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 138,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,978 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 135,971 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 132,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 33,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,649 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 BKL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BKL, 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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AB08 BKL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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