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AC08 RKO

2008 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 115,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,855 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 109,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,456 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 106,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,963 miles

Advise rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,131 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,628 miles

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 9 Feb 2016 59,895 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Feb 2014 45,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S dipped beam aim on lower limit

O/S dipped beam on lower limit

Unable to see front pads due to hubcaps

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 2,5 mm cracked and feathered

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,983 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2,5 mm cracked and feathered

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,034 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 RKO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

AC08 RKO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AC08 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RKO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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