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AC08 HBE

2008 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,590 mi
Last recorded195,590 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HBE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,590 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 185,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 185,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 178,745 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 178,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm bald edges,recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tracking check/adjust due to front tyre wear

Front Both front tyres completely bald edges,centre tread on limit n/s , recommend replacement.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 164,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 164,346 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to body worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 157,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 157,449 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2019 148,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes split/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 148,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust hanger broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes split/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 136,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in the treed

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,269 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,269 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,724 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,266 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,975 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HBE is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBE, 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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AC08 HBE is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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