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AB08 BKZ

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 120,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 120,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2020 120,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,873 miles

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

condition of nearside rear brake caliper

slight wear in rear trailing arm rubber bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,873 miles

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

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

condition of nearside rear brake caliper

slight wear in rear trailing arm rubber bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 82,392 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2017 82,392 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,515 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 56,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,583 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 BKZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AB08 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

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

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