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AD08 BFO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,192 mi
Last recorded54,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 54,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 52,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 51,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,743 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,958 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 47,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 43,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,338 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 42,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 41,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks appearing on sidewall of o/s/r tyre due to age *

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,156 miles

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

cracks appearing on sidewall of o/s/r tyre due to age *

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,931 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,474 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BFO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

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

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