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AC08 HBF

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HBF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 139,059 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 139,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 137,861 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 137,861 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,153 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 135,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,059 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f inner rim and n/s/r outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,280 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2021 127,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,107 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,678 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,483 miles

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,483 miles

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

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

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven wear

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,928 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 54,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,494 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 HBF is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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