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AC08 CYJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,413 mi
Last recorded111,413 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,733 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,130 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,295 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 59,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,958 miles

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 CYJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

AC08 CYJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2008.

Is AC08 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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