MOT Status
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120,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust have minor leak
front subframe and rear axle corroded
osf lower bumper slightly damage
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamps poor output both side front
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Weel rim bent
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust flexi deterioated
front subframe and rear axle corroded
195/45/R16/84V.
Offside Front Seat tilt inoperative.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. Recommend replacing N/S R also. (1.1.11 (c))
195/45/R16/84V.
Bonnet catch inoperative.
Offside Front Seat tilt inoperative.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses contaminated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.
Gear change extremely stiff.
Nearside Front Fog inop, O/S loose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat tilt inop.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres out of shape
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres out of shape
heat shield loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o s r tyre warn unevenly inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o s r tyre warn unevenly inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 RTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 RTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AB08 RTX registered?
AB08 RTX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2008.
Is AB08 RTX safe to buy?
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