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AF08 VDG

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,050 mi
Last recorded104,050 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VDG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under nearside front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,321 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle nearside front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle offside front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 102,321 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle nearside front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle offside front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

slight cracking and play in lower engine mounting

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

slight cracking and play in lower engine mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears getting corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded on braking faces and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery power weak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,317 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 94,241 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides & torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,155 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,155 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORDS & BULGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL (195X50X15) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,938 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,781 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VDG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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