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AD08 XRZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,929 mi
Last recorded117,929 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on side wall to treads.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 113,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on side wall to treads.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,497 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyre outer parts of treads cracking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,797 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,214 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,367 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 XRZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

AD08 XRZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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