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AG08 TMU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,020 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going into front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going into front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill deteriorating

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,874 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded

oil leak gearbox end ( possible old leak)

Fail 12 Dec 2023 114,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

oil filter corroded

oil leak gearbox end ( possible old leak)

Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,350 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 111,845 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 111,845 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 111,833 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal travel to floor leaking osr wheel area (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to excessive leak at rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported upper pipe not support by tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper area corroded ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plates corroded ok at time of test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded ok at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper area corroded ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plates corroded ok at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,860 miles

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body trim adrift (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight body damage

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,611 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 TMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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