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AG57 EMJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,987 mi
Last recorded130,987 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,987 miles

Both front and rear bumpers damaged

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear Body panel is damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates in poor condition: Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2025 130,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear bumpers damaged

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear Body panel is damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates in poor condition: Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,590 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,530 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,196 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,167 miles

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

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

front shock casings rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,902 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2018 95,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both rear tyres 2.5mm and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,165 miles

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

O/S Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,446 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,217 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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AG57 EMJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AG57 EMJ, 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 AG57 EMJ registered?

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

Is AG57 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG57 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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