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AC08 HXG

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,170 mi
Last recorded149,170 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 149,170 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle rear

Pass 28 May 2024 140,566 miles

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

bonnet retaining catch faulty - required release cable to be manually returned to enable to close bonnet securely

Fail 14 May 2024 140,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed at base where spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet retaining catch faulty - required release cable to be manually returned to enable to close bonnet securely

Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 122,281 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 122,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 104,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,364 miles

advise rear discs and pads /condition

Fail 3 Jul 2020 100,364 miles

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

advise rear discs and pads /condition

Fail 27 Jun 2020 100,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,359 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside/nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear misshaped worn

Fail 30 Jun 2018 85,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside/nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear misshaped worn

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,635 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,928 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 HXG 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 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 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

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

Is AC08 HXG safe to buy?

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