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FJ08 XUR

2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec S

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 XUR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Zetec S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 110,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Tank Cracked ()

Coolant leak Tank Cracked ()

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

Power Steering Fluid Low

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 89,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation BY 45% (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER GROOVE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

195/45R16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,003 miles

Coolant leak/weep can see steam and smell it from around the expansion tank area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By beam axle mounting is corroding slightly area marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above the mounting area for the coil spring is corroding but not weakened, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2020 65,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 65,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,805 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 55,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 51,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,973 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust flexi corroding flexi pipe breaking up

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,064 miles

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,868 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,740 miles

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Zetec S?

Based on 1,979 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,453
Miles/Year
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 1
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FJ08 XUR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec S in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Zetec S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 XUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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FJ08 XUR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec S, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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