2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · SY58 PLZ
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 134,873 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,873 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.
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SY58 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2025
- 134,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY58 PLZ 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 (SY58 PLZ) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SY58 PLZ Mileage History
- 07/01/2023113,983 mi
- 07/01/2023113,983 mi
- 25/01/2024124,892 mi+10,909 mi
- 14/02/2024124,893 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/2025134,873 mi+9,980 mi
Average of roughly 10,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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