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AF08 JYM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,297 mi
Last recorded118,297 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 118,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 118,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

eml on

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,218 miles

Front tyres 2mm,bald on edges,perished and cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 80,679 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,393 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres feathered across tread blocks

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2012 37,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,464 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 JYM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JYM, 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 JYM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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