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AC08 HLE

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,207 mi
Last recorded149,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HLE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 140,034 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 140,034 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 131,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,354 miles

Nearside door mirror lens is damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,496 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 110,496 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 108,631 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 108,629 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 108,627 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,589 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,356 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,608 miles

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)

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badly corroded exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,545 miles

both front tyres worn low

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 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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What year was AC08 HLE registered?

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

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