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AE08 MSG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,510 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

centre/rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear sills and jacking start corroding

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,583 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear sills and jacking start corroding

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,368 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,460 miles

centre high level stop lamp inop

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,719 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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AE08 MSG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 MSG, 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 AE08 MSG registered?

AE08 MSG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 MSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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