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AJ58 EVL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,851 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 113,850 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 108,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,603 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 93,602 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges &ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,220 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,036 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,418 miles

exhaust corroded

slight cracking to n s r tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,418 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper smearing

slight cracking to n s r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coolant bottle below minimum

front brake discs heavily worn & corroded

service brake pedal poor, half travel until application

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,494 miles

front inner discs worn

nsf alloy slight buckle

Fail 28 Aug 2013 41,494 miles

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

front inner discs worn

nsf alloy slight buckle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 21 Dec 2012 38,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake discs worn rusty

wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,087 miles

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

brake discs worn rusty

wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,782 miles

Coolant level low water pump damp

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 EVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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