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AG08 XRV

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 XRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,366 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,361 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 110,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,851 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,851 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 29,306 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 XRV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

AG08 XRV is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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