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AF08 LCT

2008 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,564 miles

Front bumper and inner wing liners damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 114,534 miles

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

Front bumper and inner wing liners damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 108,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexible hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken on inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,620 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSR shock absorber has light mist of oil on it

couple of minor stone chips in them front windscreen

exhaust system is corroded

front bumper is damaged / cabled tied on

rear & rear& centre brake pipes are CORRODED / covered in grease

rear springs are corroded

under body is starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2020 98,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSF tyre is close to the legal limit

NSR shock absorber has light mist of oil on it

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

couple of minor stone chips in them front windscreen

exhaust system is corroded

front bumper is damaged / cabled tied on

rear & rear& centre brake pipes are CORRODED / covered in grease

rear springs are corroded

under body is starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,986 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,986 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,439 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,629 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LCT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

AF08 LCT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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