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AD08 AHJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,131 mi
Last recorded199,131 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 199,131 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2019 199,131 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2018 182,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside diff seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front rim damaged

wipers leaves smears on screen

Fail 29 Oct 2018 182,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside diff seal leaking

Offside Front rim damaged

wipers leaves smears on screen

Pass 9 Jun 2017 155,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 133,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,058 miles

front pads begining to wear thin

deterioration exhaust back box

minor deterioration rear engine mount

nail n/s/r tyre tread

oil seapage o/s diff seal

pin hole o/s track rod end gaitor

rear tyre treads worn inner

small dent o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,680 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,172 miles

offside rear tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,030 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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AD08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD08 AHJ, 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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AD08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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