2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · SO58 AAU
2008 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2008. Recorded mileage 178,757 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/11/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1753cc
SO58 AAU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2019
- 178,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SO58 AAU Mileage History
- 18/12/2013113,895 km
- 18/12/2013113,895 km
- 04/12/2014120,647 km+6,752 km
- 04/12/2014120,641 km-6 km
- 20/11/2015134,844 km+14,203 km
- 20/11/2015134,844 km
- 22/12/2016149,449 km+14,605 km
- 22/12/2016149,449 km
- 30/01/2018160,852 km+11,403 km
- 31/01/2018160,863 km+11 km
- 25/01/2019178,757 mi
Average of roughly 12,708 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SO58 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (SO58 AAU) between December 2013 and January 2019.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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