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AD08 AXR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 149,381 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 141,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 129,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 115,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 99,039 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 99,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inside clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 93,911 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 93,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,506 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2019 86,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 79,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 72,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER SPLIT (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 67,461 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50 15V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 62,923 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 58,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 53,946 miles

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

front brake pipes not securely clipped but not fouling body or any other parts

low engine oil level topped up with 1.5ltr oil

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,138 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,106 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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 AXR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AD08 AXR, 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 AD08 AXR registered?

AD08 AXR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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