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AJ08 OBV

2014 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Fiesta48,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,670 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some deterioration to rear beam axle bushes

some wear to front nearside and offside tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2026 79,670 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some deterioration to rear beam axle bushes

some wear to front nearside and offside tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 27 Jun 2025 74,298 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,268 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 69,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 34,593 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,032 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 OBV is a 2014 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 48,027 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 OBV, 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 12 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ08 OBV is a 2014 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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