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AD08 BEJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,610 mi
Last recorded150,610 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,610 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 147,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 147,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 127,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,257 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 27 Jul 2015 120,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber splitting

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 107,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 96,405 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,977 miles

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

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,213 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 BEJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

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

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