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AD08 XPT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 136,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,987 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 3 Apr 2019 106,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,088 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 94,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower gearbox mount split

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower gearbox mount split

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,151 miles

Front disc rusted

Offside Rear coil spring rusted

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

cuts in front and rear tyres

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,427 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s inner drive shaft gear box oil leak

rear heat shield hanging loose on rear silencer

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,921 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XPT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

AD08 XPT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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