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AG08 TCX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,111 mi
Last recorded107,111 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,111 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,148 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,924 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,254 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,944 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,944 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2014 74,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mil light illuminated

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,639 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 TCX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TCX, 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 AG08 TCX registered?

AG08 TCX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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