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AF08 LCA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also, both inner braking surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Section of front bumper bar/cross member damaged/crushed, ahead of chassis member

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,267 miles

Nearside Front And O/S/F Brake disc inner surfaces corroded slightly.

Nearside Front Inner Section of front bumper bar/cross member damaged/crushed, ahead of chassis member.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And O/S. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front And O/S/F Brake disc inner surfaces corroded slightly.

Nearside Front Inner Section of front bumper bar/cross member damaged/crushed, ahead of chassis member.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,012 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 92,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,903 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,903 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,122 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,687 miles

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

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 LCA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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