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AB08 BVW

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,288 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive End of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 151,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive End of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,512 miles

Front both top mounts grabbing /noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 144,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front both top mounts grabbing /noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 3 May 2023 135,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre monitor malfunction indication on dash

Fail 3 May 2023 135,713 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre monitor malfunction indication on dash

Pass 16 May 2022 127,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,967 miles

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

all tyres have some centre wear

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 116,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has gone red due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2019 105,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

broken exhaust hanger

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,958 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded/ broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front alloy wheel face damaged

Squeal from engine area

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre feathered heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,801 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 BVW is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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