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AC08 WZO

2008 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,873 mi
Last recorded206,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 WZO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 206,873 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable insecure

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

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

general underbody corrosion (subframe, rear shocks, rear inner sills, chassis)

Fail 2 Feb 2026 206,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable insecure

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

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

general underbody corrosion (subframe, rear shocks, rear inner sills, chassis)

Pass 5 Feb 2025 205,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 202,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 202,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inescure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 188,408 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 188,408 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 176,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 173,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 168,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 164,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 164,103 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,741 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 160,741 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 156,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 153,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,578 miles

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 130,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 130,478 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 122,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,302 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 WZO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

AC08 WZO is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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