2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · LL57 ABN
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 210,315 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LL57 ABN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 210,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL57 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (LL57 ABN) between January 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LL57 ABN Mileage History
- 20/01/201142,962 mi
- 24/01/201264,487 mi+21,525 mi
- 06/02/201386,174 mi+21,687 mi
- 21/01/2014107,454 mi+21,280 mi
- 20/01/2015130,607 mi+23,153 mi
- 08/03/2016148,640 mi+18,033 mi
- 29/03/2017156,294 mi+7,654 mi
- 05/04/2017156,368 mi+74 mi
- 17/07/2018167,388 mi+11,020 mi
- 17/07/2018167,388 mi
- 05/05/2021171,084 mi+3,696 mi
- 13/05/2021171,089 mi+5 mi
- 16/02/2023172,012 mi+923 mi
- 16/02/2023172,012 mi
- 22/02/2024183,195 mi+11,183 mi
- 23/02/2024183,246 mi+51 mi
- 20/02/2025194,523 mi+11,277 mi
- 21/02/2025194,523 mi
- 26/05/2026210,315 mi+15,792 mi
- 28/05/2026210,315 mi
Average of roughly 10,902 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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