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AF08 JWS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,585 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,229 miles

NSF headlamp aim on the limit as headlamp is damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,415 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,754 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,584 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,346 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JWS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JWS, 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 JWS registered?

AF08 JWS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AF08 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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