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AD58 ULX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ULX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 153,526 miles

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

Nearside front door of vehicle has damage.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 153,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front door of vehicle has damage.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,662 miles

Both track rod end joint gaiters deteriorating.

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine lower (torsion) mount large bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake light came on when tapped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud missing, both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition.

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and transmission, coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 148,660 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Different size wheel and tyre. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both track rod end joint gaiters deteriorating.

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine lower (torsion) mount large bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake light came on when tapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber shroud missing, both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition.

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and transmission, coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 141,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 141,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,390 miles

Offside Inner edge worn

Fail 16 Oct 2015 135,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner edge worn

Fail 28 Oct 2014 125,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,768 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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AD58 ULX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD58 ULX, 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 AD58 ULX registered?

AD58 ULX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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