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AJ58 DFG

2008 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,492 mi
Last recorded134,492 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,594 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front power steering pipes insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,833 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,071 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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AJ58 DFG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AJ58 DFG, 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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AJ58 DFG is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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