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AC08 GZZ

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 106,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,819 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,819 miles

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

exhaust centre hanger broken but still adequately supported.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights and offside ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 83,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever at caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights and offside ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,566 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

management light on / exhaust heat shield insecure / dpf pipes burst / bonnet secondry catch siezed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,832 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,832 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managemant light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,615 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 GZZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

AC08 GZZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GZZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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