2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SL08 OGU
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 154,962 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,962 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.
SL08 OGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 154,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 OGU Mileage History
- 21/03/2022152,554 mi
- 21/07/2023154,091 mi+1,537 mi
- 25/07/2023154,097 mi+6 mi
- 23/07/2024154,729 mi+632 mi
- 07/07/2025154,962 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 OGU 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 (SL08 OGU) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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