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AF08 NFH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,150 mi
Last recorded167,150 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NFH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Lower Wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded away from body

Offside Rear Exhaust Box outer skin disintegrating (coming apart)

Fail 10 Feb 2026 167,150 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Lower Wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded away from body

Offside Rear Exhaust Box outer skin disintegrating (coming apart)

Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 159,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 153,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,308 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 148,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top Spring Mount Broken away (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,536 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 142,518 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailpipe silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailpipe silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailpipe/silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,808 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,575 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,518 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 NFH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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