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AD08 XAJ

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,906 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside nearside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside nearside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,678 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 50,870 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 41,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,141 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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AD08 XAJ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD08 XAJ, 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 AD08 XAJ registered?

AD08 XAJ is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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