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2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · AU58 ACO

AU58 ACO

2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 188,679 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
2008 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
188,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 16 March 2026 at 188,679 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car consistently demonstrates the ability to rectify failures immediately on the same day they are identified. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing specific mechanical or safety-related defects required to meet legal standards, rather than allowing a buildup of minor adviseories to accumulate over years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between March 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 2,532 miles, while a further 2,337 miles were recorded between February 2025 and March 2026. While these specific intervals show lower-than-average annual usage, the overall lifetime mileage indicates a vehicle that has been used regularly, which can prevent the dry-rot issues often seen in cars that remain stationary for extended periods. While the recent history shows no outstanding Advisories, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of wear-heavy components. A buyer should scrutinize the structural integrity for signs of corrosion on the sills and artwork arches, as these are common for Mondeos of this era. Given the distance travelled, the suspension bushes and control arm joints should be checked for tearing or excessive play, and the braking system should be evaluated for binding calipers or thin disc material to ensure the vehicle remains safe beyond the latest test date.
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AU58 ACO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
  • 188,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT

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AU58 ACO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 12:35
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (AU58 ACO) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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AU58 ACO Mileage History

  1. 15/03/2024183,813 mi
  2. 26/02/2025186,341 mi+2,528 mi
  3. 27/02/2025186,342 mi+1 mi
  4. 16/03/2026188,679 mi+2,337 mi
  5. 16/03/2026188,679 mi

Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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