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AG04 BYE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 BYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 108,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Slight crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 105,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,329 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,616 miles

advise offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

advise offside front wheel slight mishape

Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

advise offside front wheel slight mishape

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight twist to offside front flexible brake pipe

Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,071 miles

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

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

minnor crackes on offside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,071 miles

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

minnor crackes on offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,993 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,307 miles

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

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

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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AG04 BYE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG04 BYE, 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 AG04 BYE registered?

AG04 BYE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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