2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · BF58 HZC
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 184,936 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF58 HZC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF58 HZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (BF58 HZC) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
BF58 HZC Mileage History
- 06/09/201160,084 mi
- 04/09/201278,457 mi+18,373 mi
- 23/08/201398,069 mi+19,612 mi
- 16/08/2014107,085 mi+9,016 mi
- 15/08/2015112,686 mi+5,601 mi
- 20/08/2016116,462 mi+3,776 mi
- 24/08/2016116,462 mi
- 12/08/2017119,556 mi+3,094 mi
- 12/08/2017119,556 mi
- 10/07/2018123,853 mi+4,297 mi
- 10/07/2018123,853 mi
- 05/07/2019135,377 mi+11,524 mi
- 10/07/2019135,488 mi+111 mi
- 25/11/2020149,442 mi+13,954 mi
- 25/11/2020149,442 mi
- 18/11/2021163,726 mi+14,284 mi
- 18/11/2021163,726 mi
- 15/05/2023174,753 mi+11,027 mi
- 10/05/2024180,605 mi+5,852 mi
- 20/05/2025184,936 mi+4,331 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk4 (CD345)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Steering Rack / Pump GroanSerious
The power steering system on the Mk4 Mondeo features a fine plastic mesh filter integral to the base of the fluid reservoir. Over time, fluid breakdown and particulate contamination clog this non-serviceable mesh, starving the power steering pump of fluid. The resulting hydraulic cavitation causes loud groaning and whining noises when turning the wheel, creates air bubbles in the reservoir, and quickly overheats the pump. If ignored, the starving pump sheds metal debris, contaminating and ruining the entire steering rack.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FractureModerate
The electrical wiring loom connecting the vehicle body to the tailgate passes through a flexible rubber bellows conduit at the top hinge area. Constant flexing and sub-zero winter temperatures harden the thin PVC insulation on the wiring. The copper conductors fatigue and fracture cleanly inside the rubber sleeve, causing individual tailgate electrical circuits to fail intermittently or drop out completely. In some cases, exposed wires short-circuit together, blowing fuses and disabling central locking.
- 1.8 TDCi Wet Timing Belt (Belt-in-Oil) FailureSerious
The 1.8 TDCi (Lynx) engine used on earlier Mk4 Mondeos features a dual timing setup: an upper dry camshaft belt and a lower 'belt-in-oil' cassette driving the high-pressure fuel pump from the crankshaft. Diesel fuel dilution from short journeys and incorrect engine oil degrade the rubber compound of the wet belt. The belt teeth strip or the belt snaps without prior warning, often well before Ford's stated 125,000-mile interval, causing catastrophic piston-to-valve collision and total engine destruction.
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