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AJ08 MCW

2011 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 MCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 107,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 106,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 106,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,162 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 105,153 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 99,019 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,572 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,090 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,222 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,143 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,571 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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AJ08 MCW is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 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 AJ08 MCW, 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 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ08 MCW is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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