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AC08 GZS

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GZS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,181 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,179 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,630 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,950 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,269 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,582 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,267 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,267 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,414 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 59,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,212 miles

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

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

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

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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)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,212 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,835 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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AC08 GZS is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AC08 GZS, 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 AC08 GZS registered?

AC08 GZS is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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