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AC08 JFF

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,848 mi
Last recorded183,848 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 JFF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 183,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 183,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 176,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 176,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 176,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 176,222 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central heat sheild loose

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost exhaust mount broken. pipe knocking on suspension.heat shield loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump/crankshaft front seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine management light displayed.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 170,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost exhaust mount broken. pipe knocking on suspension.heat shield loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump/crankshaft front seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine management light displayed.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms large bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine management light displayed.

advise rear heat shield loose/rattling.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 167,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms large bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise engine management light displayed.

advise rear heat shield loose/rattling.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 157,818 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,732 miles

Offside Rear suspect inadequate repair to quarter panel

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads thin

front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes worn

rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 144,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads thin

front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes worn

rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,876 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise child seat fitted to offside rear.seat belt not fully examined.

advise front brake discs scored.

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated.

advise some corrosion to rear springs.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure top mounting bolt loose. (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounting bolt loose. (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise child seat fitted to offside rear.seat belt not fully examined.

advise front brake discs scored.

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated.

advise some corrosion to rear springs.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine oil filler cap missing.

advise front brake discs worn/scored.

advise offside rear seatbelt not fully examined,child seat fitted.

advise rear heat shield rattles.

advise nearside rear tyre bald on edges and cuts in outer wall.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine oil filler cap missing.

advise front brake discs worn/scored.

advise offside rear seatbelt not fully examined,child seat fitted.

advise rear heat shield rattles.

advise nearside rear tyre bald on edges and cuts in outer wall.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel cap fitted is not needed

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 67,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,858 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 JFF is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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