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AF08 JJN

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 108,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 105,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower arms outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,016 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,954 miles

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,862 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 JJN is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF08 JJN, 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 AF08 JJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 JJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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