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AG08 TZS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 134,978 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 134,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central mounting point deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached detached from both inner wheel arch dirt guards (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp lenses dulling/deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror unit damaged and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 124,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,513 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,793 miles

advise front brake inspection , pads appear low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,793 miles

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

advise front brake inspection , pads appear low

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 TZS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

AG08 TZS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AG08 TZS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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