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AG58 ELJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,110 mi
Last recorded130,110 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 130,110 miles

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

Knock from steering column when turning

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn AXEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 113,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,800 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,684 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,915 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,915 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield adrift

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,404 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,381 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 29,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,057 miles

rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,643 miles

body damage to o/s/r wing/bumper

Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,983 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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AG58 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG58 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.

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What year was AG58 ELJ registered?

AG58 ELJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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