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AC08 CZJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,082 mi
Last recorded152,082 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 152,082 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 149,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 145,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 138,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 138,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,654 miles

Nearside Door mirror loose.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 124,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Door mirror loose.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,779 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 82,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,462 miles

o/s body damage

Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s body damage

Pass 14 May 2013 41,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyres perished

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2012 35,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 May 2012 35,214 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 May 2011 26,109 miles

both front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

surface rust on rear back box

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 CZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

AC08 CZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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