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AD08 AXU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,800 mi
Last recorded50,800 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,800 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 50,800 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 47,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 43,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 43,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2019 40,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,448 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Oil leak gear box damp ()

both rear tyres just starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,388 miles

o/s/f wiper sligthy worn

steering rack & gearbox sligthy damp

Fail 8 Aug 2016 25,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts 2 rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f wiper sligthy worn

steering rack & gearbox sligthy damp

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 15,323 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AXU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD08 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

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

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