2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Diesel · YA57 LPY
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 170,229 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,229 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.
YA57 LPY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 170,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 LPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mondeo (YA57 LPY) between January 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YA57 LPY Mileage History
- 07/01/201142,340 mi
- 09/05/201144,358 mi+2,018 mi
- 12/06/201268,637 mi+24,279 mi
- 28/05/201386,011 mi+17,374 mi
- 26/06/2014102,918 mi+16,907 mi
- 26/06/2014102,918 mi
- 24/06/2015107,005 mi+4,087 mi
- 24/06/2015107,005 mi
- 18/05/2016107,863 mi+858 mi
- 18/05/2016107,863 mi
- 28/04/2017115,254 mi+7,391 mi
- 28/04/2017115,254 mi
- 17/05/2018124,501 mi+9,247 mi
- 17/05/2019131,361 mi+6,860 mi
- 09/11/2020144,331 mi+12,970 mi
- 15/11/2021148,127 mi+3,796 mi
- 20/11/2021148,129 mi+2 mi
- 17/11/2022155,656 mi+7,527 mi
- 29/11/2023161,252 mi+5,596 mi
- 06/12/2024165,411 mi+4,159 mi
- 10/12/2024165,416 mi+5 mi
- 10/12/2025170,229 mi+4,813 mi
Average of roughly 8,569 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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