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AG08 TZJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2023 119,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened box section with major suspension support bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper loose but not liable to become detached

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,968 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 118,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 118,409 miles

ABS warning lamp illuminates intermittently

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Lower Exterior panel corroded/holed - non structurally integral part of vehicle

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,667 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion towards front of chassis but none to the extent that structural integrity is reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion but none to the extent that structural integrity is reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (Set to 0) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 117,667 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion towards front of chassis but none to the extent that structural integrity is reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion but none to the extent that structural integrity is reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (Set to 0) ()

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four corners just below legal limit; customer to change them after MOT finished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,138 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,618 miles

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)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,880 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,417 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r and off/s/r tyres outer edge wearing

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 TZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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