2008 Ford Mondeo 2.3L Petrol · YF08 RYR
2008 Ford Mondeo (2.3L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 162,005 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- 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.
YF08 RYR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 RYR 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 (YF08 RYR) between April 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YF08 RYR Mileage History
- 12/04/201148,521 mi
- 16/01/201257,565 mi+9,044 mi
- 09/01/201367,719 mi+10,154 mi
- 09/01/201367,719 mi
- 27/02/201477,318 mi+9,599 mi
- 10/02/201586,730 mi+9,412 mi
- 11/01/201695,734 mi+9,004 mi
- 12/01/201695,740 mi+6 mi
- 03/01/2017105,142 mi+9,402 mi
- 03/01/2017105,142 mi
- 03/01/2018113,778 mi+8,636 mi
- 08/01/2019123,179 mi+9,401 mi
- 08/01/2019123,179 mi
- 10/01/2020132,477 mi+9,298 mi
- 22/01/2021137,862 mi+5,385 mi
- 21/01/2022143,243 mi+5,381 mi
- 23/01/2023153,605 mi+10,362 mi
- 10/01/2024162,005 mi+8,400 mi
Average of roughly 8,902 miles per year across 18 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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