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AD57 HGM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 HGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,980 miles

Exhaust Backbox Deteriorated

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 131,980 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust Backbox Deteriorated

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded and front flexi pipe damaged but not leaking gases

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,613 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,729 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket corroded away from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,719 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket corroded away from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,336 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,567 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,393 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,393 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,123 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 13 Jan 2012 41,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,122 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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AD57 HGM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD57 HGM, 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 AD57 HGM registered?

AD57 HGM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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