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AD08 ULS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ULS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,203 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EM light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, o/s worst (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Engine M.I.L illuminated on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s and N/s (4.1.E.1)

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

centre brake light not working, connected?

engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,496 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, o/s worst (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Engine M.I.L illuminated on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s and N/s (4.1.E.1)

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

centre brake light not working, connected?

engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,136 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,792 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,154 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 60,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,613 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 ULS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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