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AG08 TGJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,215 mi
Last recorded93,215 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,082 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 73,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight dent

off side front metal brake pipe has slight corrosion and coated in underseal

off side front to rear metal brake pipe has underseal

Fail 7 Feb 2020 50,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight dent

off side front metal brake pipe has slight corrosion and coated in underseal

off side front to rear metal brake pipe has underseal

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,690 miles

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe has light corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,478 miles

front metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Rear tyres badly weathered

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,277 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 20,979 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,979 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,326 miles

Osf tyre low on tread also cracked & perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2012 18,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Osf tyre low on tread also cracked & perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,663 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 TGJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

AG08 TGJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AG08 TGJ safe to buy?

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