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AF08 XBC

2008 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,846 mi
Last recorded151,846 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 151,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 148,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 144,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front central drive shaft bearing rough on rotation

Pass 15 Aug 2017 141,704 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 141,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,663 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has slight oil around turbo.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,431 miles

engine has slight oil around turbo.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,831 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 XBC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 XBC?

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What year was AF08 XBC registered?

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

Is AF08 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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