2008 Ford Mondeo 2.2L Diesel · MA08 GDA
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 160,366 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- 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.
MA08 GDA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
- 160,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (MA08 GDA) between July 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
MA08 GDA Mileage History
- 13/07/201164,090 mi
- 27/02/201272,787 mi+8,697 mi
- 04/03/201378,761 mi+5,974 mi
- 23/05/201487,917 mi+9,156 mi
- 23/05/201487,917 mi
- 23/06/2015100,278 mi+12,361 mi
- 23/06/2015100,278 mi
- 21/06/2016113,522 mi+13,244 mi
- 21/06/2016113,522 mi
- 27/06/2017127,198 mi+13,676 mi
- 13/06/2018135,646 mi+8,448 mi
- 20/06/2018135,646 mi
- 22/06/2019141,539 mi+5,893 mi
- 29/05/2020145,925 mi+4,386 mi
- 26/06/2021151,566 mi+5,641 mi
- 25/06/2022157,642 mi+6,076 mi
- 30/06/2023160,366 mi+2,724 mi
Average of roughly 8,046 miles per year across 17 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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