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AB08 RTZ

2008 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,793 mi
Last recorded153,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 153,793 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 153,771 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,608 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 24 Jun 2017 138,597 miles

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

Front number plate delaminated

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyre pressures low. offside front to 12psi, others 20

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,550 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 RTZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

AB08 RTZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AB08 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RTZ 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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