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AJ58 EZL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,623 mi
Last recorded113,623 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,623 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing Centre rear ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,327 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,230 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2021 106,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 100,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,220 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,220 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,855 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 70,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,598 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,851 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 3 Jan 2012 40,205 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 EZL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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