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ExpiredMileage
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
*Buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim.*
N/s/r outer sill damaged.
Slight buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim.
*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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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