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AF08 WDJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 83,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to non standard noisy exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre shape deformed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge excessively worn through. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from centre mirror. ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 70,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from centre mirror. ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,075 miles

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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 58,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 46,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,128 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 3 Mar 2017 29,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,740 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,200 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,026 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 WDJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

AF08 WDJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 WDJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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