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AE08 RRX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 36,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust temp repair

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

foot brake travel

under body corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 36,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on footbrake

temp repair on centre exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Head lights discoloured

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight surface corrosion underside

Pass 4 May 2024 34,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding and blow at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion on underside and inner wings

headlights discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking in both Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking in both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 32,634 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 28,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,828 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 26,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,690 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 RRX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

AE08 RRX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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