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AC08 HDG

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,001 mi
Last recorded194,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 194,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 108,764 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 108,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component deformed play in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,589 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,317 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,574 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perishing.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,266 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perishing.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,318 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,254 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 HDG is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

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

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