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AD08 XFT

2008 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mondeo99,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 136,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.0mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 131,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.0mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 126,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,702 miles

Offside Front headlight full of condensation

Pass 19 Mar 2022 116,343 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 116,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,083 miles

Offside Front headlight full of condensation

Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,083 miles

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

Offside Front headlight full of condensation

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,189 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Full of condensation- beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- bushes starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,189 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Full of condensation- beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- bushes starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,473 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlights full of condensation

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and sidewall damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,585 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 15 Mar 2017 91,286 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,286 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2012 57,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,180 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 XFT is a 2008 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD08 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

AD08 XFT is a 2008 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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