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AB08 BWO

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,333 mi
Last recorded200,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 200,333 miles

Front Lower rad mounting corroded and weak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield lose near fuel tank

tail gate damaged and bumper lose

Fail 8 Jul 2026 200,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower rad mounting corroded and weak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield lose near fuel tank

tail gate damaged and bumper lose

Pass 4 Jul 2025 192,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower rad mounting bracket corroded and weak

noise in steering when rocked no room found

tail gate damaged

tpms light on in dash after.okay jan 2012 onwards

Fail 3 Jul 2025 192,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower rad mounting bracket corroded and weak

noise in steering when rocked no room found

tail gate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2024 188,695 miles

front shocks rusty

front suspension arms rusty

front tyres close to limit and worn on edge

rear indicators discoloured

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 183,024 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2022 178,606 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2022 178,606 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2021 174,546 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 170,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

knocking noise from steering rack (no play found)

Fail 20 Jan 2020 170,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

knocking noise from steering rack (no play found)

Pass 21 Jan 2019 159,843 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

knocking noise rom steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,233 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,925 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,669 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 115,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield adrift

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to perish

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,145 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,676 miles

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,677 miles

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)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

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 BWO 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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