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AD08 BFJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,078 mi
Last recorded162,078 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 162,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very close to failing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 162,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very close to failing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 154,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 144,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,494 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 140,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,109 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 133,108 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged almost cut through by wheel trim (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,068 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,155 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,953 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,953 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 8 Feb 2013 53,604 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 53,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,221 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 44,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,635 miles

Oil leak

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 BFJ 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 70%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

AD08 BFJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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