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AG08 VAX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 117,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 87,422 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop not working

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop not working

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box slightly insecure and heat shield

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,243 miles

Baby seat fitted, could not check rear seat belt.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,243 miles

Baby seat fitted, could not check rear seat belt.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2015 67,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 67,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,807 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,806 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 VAX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

AG08 VAX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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