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AC08 XYR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XYR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,889 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,463 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 144,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 133,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 117,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,185 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,900 miles

Front windscreen cracked

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,886 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen cracked

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,056 miles

small cuts on both front tyres(outer walls)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,352 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,867 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,462 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 May 2011 22,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 22,056 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 XYR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYR, 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 XYR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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