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AC08 CZS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 101,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 101,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken wire (1.6 (d))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge

oil leak top of engine/possible injector blowing (further investigation needed

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,076 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,817 miles

slight roughness felt through offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,926 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspect injector fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,584 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread area unable to see cords

rear exh box in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2013 61,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread area unable to see cords

rear exh box in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 51,975 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition ( corroded)

Pass 17 May 2011 40,670 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,535 miles

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

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

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

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 CZS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZS, 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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AC08 CZS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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