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AG08 TXW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 TXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 150,996 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine leaking diesel requires investigation (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, from split by fuel tank to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 147,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,262 miles

Central Minor leak of exhaust gases, centre pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 141,899 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,446 miles

o/s/r bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,446 miles

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

o/s/r bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,281 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,939 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 TXW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

AG08 TXW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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