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AJ58 FAM

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush worn slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 85,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush worn slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 81,641 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak from steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe opposite petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides above subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 77,841 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 77,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 73,140 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 71,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 May 2019 67,760 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 67,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 63,692 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 60,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 60,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 55,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 50,784 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2013 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,608 miles

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

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 FAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAM, 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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What year was AJ58 FAM registered?

AJ58 FAM is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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