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147,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested calliper seized (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under car fuel pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
injectors chuffing
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all brake pipes slightly corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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AD08 AVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AD08 AVL, 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 AVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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