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AC08 HMU

2008 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HMU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,092 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,190 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and offside rear. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and offside rear. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,784 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,013 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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 HMU is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

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

Is AC08 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 HMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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