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AC08 HLN

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,898 mi
Last recorded138,898 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 138,897 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 136,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,826 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,113 miles

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

slight play in offside front suspension

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,111 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in offside front suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,561 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,412 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 HLN is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

AC08 HLN is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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