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AG08 TCO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 124,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis face , ahead of strut , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis face , ahead of strut , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 116,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out sell damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury out sell damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,137 miles

surface corrosion to front chassis legs

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch's

Fail 28 May 2021 105,963 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust backbox missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to front chassis legs

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch's

Pass 19 May 2020 102,036 miles

parking brake high

Fail 19 May 2020 102,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake high

Pass 16 May 2019 94,241 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 94,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 85,531 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2018 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,776 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,196 miles

rear tyres out shape

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres out shape

Pass 27 May 2015 64,536 miles

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

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

slight roughness to o/s rear hub bearing.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,826 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 May 2011 32,352 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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AG08 TCO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AG08 TCO, 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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AG08 TCO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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