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AF08 LEY

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,961 mi
Last recorded54,961 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,484 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi starting to detiorate

Fail 15 Mar 2023 43,484 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi starting to detiorate

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,555 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,905 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 LEY is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 LEY, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF08 LEY registered?

AF08 LEY is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF08 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 LEY shows 7 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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