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AC08 DFZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025
Fail 24 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 54,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 54,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 50,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,685 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 47,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,665 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear bottom end heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,665 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear bottom end heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,392 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 195/45x16v

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and perished and cracked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,817 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,958 miles

Offside Front mirror trim loose

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres perished and cracked (both)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls perished

N/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

O/s door mirror casing slightly damaged

O/s/f tyre 3mm, cracks in tread and outer sidewall perished

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,072 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in tread

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,006 miles

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

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 DFZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

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

Is AC08 DFZ safe to buy?

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