CarVerify

Free Car Check

AC08 HTZ

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,983 mi
Last recorded85,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 85,983 miles

Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective forward control pipe snapped/leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - top shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - WORN - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine fault light on

Pass 7 May 2025 70,204 miles

Front MIL on

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 70,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall area - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front MIL on

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 58,375 miles

Rear both sides top shock attachment bracket - corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 58,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides top shock attachment bracket - corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 54,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 54,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 54,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake servo corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 54,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake servo corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,161 miles

general corrosion noted on underside including suspension components and rear inner and outer sills

Fail 11 May 2021 54,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion noted on underside including suspension components and rear inner and outer sills

Pass 14 May 2020 53,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,948 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,815 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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AC08 HTZ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC08 HTZ?

You can check the full history of AC08 HTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AC08 HTZ registered?

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

Is AC08 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 HTZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC08 HTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AC08 HTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.