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AC08 KSK

2008 Ford Mondeo

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,625 mi
Last recorded181,625 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KSK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 181,625 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front flexible pipe detached and leaking badly. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level of corrosion at under boy and suspension componants

Pass 5 Apr 2023 172,349 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water on the inside deflects the beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 172,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water on the inside deflects the beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 161,886 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 161,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 150,643 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heatshield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2020 141,073 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 129,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 121,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,652 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KSK is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KSK, 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 KSK is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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