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AD08 RAM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 116,959 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails by coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 116,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH front (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails by coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 107,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 107,453 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre rear buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 103,715 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 99,287 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,488 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 97,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,894 miles

Central brake light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,894 miles

Central brake light not working

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,299 miles

*Buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim.*

N/s/r outer sill damaged.

Slight buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,299 miles

*Buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim.*

N/s/r outer sill damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,615 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 38,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre weak/cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,990 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 RAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RAM, 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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AD08 RAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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