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AF08 VWJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,625 mi
Last recorded105,625 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2024 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,870 miles

Front subframe rusty

Rear chassis sections rusty nearside and offside

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2022 83,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe rusty

Rear chassis sections rusty nearside and offside

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,977 miles

nearside and offside lower under sills rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,918 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,787 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 VWJ 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 78.9%.

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 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

AF08 VWJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 VWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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