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AF08 NFJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,203 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 66,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,361 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine camshaft cover seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,802 miles

corrosion nsr inner sill area

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corosion to nsr inner sill area

osf steering rack gator perished

osr shock absorber lower bush slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 33,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,222 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 NFJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

AF08 NFJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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