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AB08 YJW

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YJW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush de- bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 21 May 2025 115,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 112,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 112,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 104,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 96,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty and reduced pad area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 85,275 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION BOTH BIG BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 77,999 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,269 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has large cracks along tread blocks on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,181 miles

pin hole in bottom n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm joint boot

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 YJW is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

AB08 YJW is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 YJW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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