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AE08 TCD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 62,674 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,734 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 58,818 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 46,266 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,696 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 31,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 21,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,760 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 20,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,592 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 14,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 12,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,112 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 TCD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCD, 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 TCD registered?

AE08 TCD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AE08 TCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TCD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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