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AG08 VAJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,241 mi
Last recorded149,241 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 149,241 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front chassis rails

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 149,241 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front chassis rails

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,093 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,097 miles

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

Front lower engine mount split

Nearside Front inner road wheel distorted slightly

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,031 miles

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

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

Front brake disk inner face heavily worn, grooved and corroded

Front front brake pads poor condition

Front lower engine mount split

Nearside Front inner road wheel distorted slightly

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

both headlights cloudy and weathered slightly effecting beam image

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,000 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,597 miles

Surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,605 miles

exhaust hangers rusty

front discs scored

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,049 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,373 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 May 2014 54,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,813 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 36,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 24,459 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 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

AG08 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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