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AC08 CVJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,459 mi
Last recorded143,459 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 143,459 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 141,917 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 141,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,836 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken. Secured with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 134,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken. Secured with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSR parking brake effort low.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,986 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,669 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall detiorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner wall detiorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AC08 CVJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AC08 CVJ, 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 AC08 CVJ registered?

AC08 CVJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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