MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering gaiter insecure, detached upon movement (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside door mirror lens is damaged
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre wear is uneven
Nearside door mirror lens is damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector damaged.
exhaust hangers rusting.
nearside front outer c/v boot perished.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector damaged.
exhaust hangers rusting.
nearside front outer c/v boot perished.
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS IN THE MIDDLE TREAD
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS IN THE MIDDLE TREAD
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear springs are corroded
Exhaust flexible joint brading broken
Nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded and split
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside steering boot clip missing
Offside Front tyre worn to bald on inner edge and has a nail in treaded area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
advise tracking
badly corroded exhaust system
both front tyres worn low
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AC08 HLE is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 HLE, 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 HLE is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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