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AG08 TLF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,337 mi
Last recorded194,337 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 194,337 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 183,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 183,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 156,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,697 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,411 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 131,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At back box, box not attached to system because of corrosion at joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box around bandage (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front joint half way down front to rear to flexible brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,673 miles

Both front wipers smeraing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And balding on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in shouklder

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 115,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers smeraing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And balding on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in shouklder

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,974 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,932 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,208 miles

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

osf road wheel has been repaired on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,981 miles

3rd centre brake light inop

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,416 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)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 TLF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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