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AB08 BUW

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 177,263 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 177,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 170,904 miles

auxiliary drive belt worn through to cords

front top mount bearings tight

Fail 24 May 2017 170,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

auxiliary drive belt worn through to cords

exhaust heat shields loose

front top mount bearings tight

Pass 16 May 2016 154,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 133,134 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 133,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 110,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,447 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 BUW is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

Is AB08 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BUW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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