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AE08 RFN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 99,393 miles

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,454 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside lower rad support broken

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Fail 27 Aug 2025 90,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside lower rad support broken

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Fail 2 Sep 2024 86,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 82,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,496 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 79,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,194 miles

slight cracking of both rear tyres between treads.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 58,910 miles

Dent in nearside front wing.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 58,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dent in nearside front wing.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 49,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 42,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,696 miles

unable to check rear seat belts vehicle fully loaded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r wheel when spun slight noise!!may be start of wheel bearing noise!!!!

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,614 miles

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

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 RFN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE08 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

AE08 RFN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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