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AC08 HSO

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HSO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 139,149 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 3mm, both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose, not likely to fall off

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm, slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 139,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 3mm, both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose, not likely to fall off

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm, slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 127,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,734 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both, rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2020 107,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both, rear tyres slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And noisy on application(Rust?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,123 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 100,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,616 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,589 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 HSO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

AC08 HSO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AC08 HSO safe to buy?

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