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AB08 KVL

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,680 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 141,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 133,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 May 2018 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2017 123,801 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 118,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 112,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lamp n/w

front brake discs inner face visually scored/lipped etc

yellow dots visible on front wiper blades

Fail 12 May 2015 112,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lamp n/w

front brake discs inner face visually scored/lipped etc

yellow dots visible on front wiper blades

Pass 19 May 2014 106,336 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 106,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,601 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KVL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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