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AF08 LDJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,006 miles

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

Offside Front Steering track arm inner joint slight play

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 68,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering track arm inner joint slight play

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,217 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked through tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 30 May 2012 21,807 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 21,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,287 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 LDJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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