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AF08 NMU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH rear silencer are deteriorating and leaking near to limits (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 118,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also showing signs of abnormal wear to pads and over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside appears to be the odd ratio (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH rear silencer are deteriorating and leaking near to limits (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lowest readings

Pass 19 Jan 2019 111,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,394 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,776 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,720 miles

rear exhaust body shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,310 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,451 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 NMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 NMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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