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AE08 RJJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,741 mi
Last recorded49,741 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 49,741 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 49,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,457 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 48,457 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,251 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 RJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

AE08 RJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE08 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RJJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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