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AE08 TPX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,394 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 103,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,290 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,954 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear gearbox mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front cut in side wALL tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,108 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cuts/splits to inner sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,026 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,026 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 TPX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

AE08 TPX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AE08 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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