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AB08 HHX

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,853 mi
Last recorded172,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HHX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 172,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 167,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 167,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 160,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 150,278 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 150,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 140,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 135,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,750 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken (new rear box reqd)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,950 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,132 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 74,966 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 HHX is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

AB08 HHX is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AB08 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 HHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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