MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant level below min
slight play in steering wheel
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
middle exhaust mount needs welding /
slight noise on o/s/f hub / slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim /
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
middle exhaust mount needs welding /
slight noise on o/s/f hub / slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim /
tracking
BABY SEAT FITTED / WHEEL COVERS / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER RIMS ON REAR
SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BABY SEAT FITTED / WHEEL COVERS / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER RIMS ON REAR
SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK
WHEEL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R TYRE CUTING OUT ON INNER X STEPPING / SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR WHEEL RIMS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK / REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
WHEEL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION X PITTING ON FRONT DISCS / O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/R TYRE 1.8MM X GOING OUT OF SHAPE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R WHEEL /
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R WHEEL
High spot on Offside rear brake disc causing noise under braking
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres badly worn inner tread
rear tyres badly worn inner tread
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 TLJ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?
AB08 TLJ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 June 2008.
Is AB08 TLJ safe to buy?
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