2008 Ford Mondeo 1.6L Petrol · FV08 FAM
2008 Ford Mondeo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 129,084 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 129,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (FV08 FAM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
FV08 FAM Mileage History
- 16/11/2023114,228 mi
- 12/11/2024121,824 mi+7,596 mi
- 15/11/2024121,830 mi+6 mi
- 11/11/2025129,077 mi+7,247 mi
- 12/11/2025129,084 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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