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AD04 LJD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LJD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 100,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knock from upper steering column-no fault found

Pass 21 May 2024 97,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose Wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,360 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,870 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,511 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 24,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 15,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,899 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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AD04 LJD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD04 LJD, 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 AD04 LJD registered?

AD04 LJD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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