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DF08 AHJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,186 miles

Gear change stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,186 miles

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

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

Gear change stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,018 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,323 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,480 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated [corroded]

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,943 miles

exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,943 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,385 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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DF08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF08 AHJ, 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 DF08 AHJ registered?

DF08 AHJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is DF08 AHJ safe to buy?

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