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AF08 JFT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,643 miles

non obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside

Fail 10 Jan 2020 103,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

non obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside

Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,550 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 100,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,919 miles

n/s/f tyre low and out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,317 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

coolant below minimum

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,662 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

engine coolant below minimum

Fail 19 Dec 2015 69,525 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 54,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,018 miles

small cuts in both front tyre outer side walls

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,417 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,208 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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AF08 JFT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF08 JFT, 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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AF08 JFT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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