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AG57 ELJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,753 miles

Tyres getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2023 97,726 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle possible central locking fault (6.2.3 (a))

Tyres getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,037 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***underside front to rear corroded***borderline*** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,457 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os underside twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os underside twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,639 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 66,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,925 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,534 miles

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

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

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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AG57 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AG57 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG57 ELJ registered?

AG57 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AG57 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG57 ELJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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