MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs down side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber splitting. ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber splitting. ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet cannot be opened no under bonnet items can be tested (3.1 (c))
Emissions not tested bonnet cannot be opened to perform pre checks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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AF08 VZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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