CarVerify

Free Car Check

T208 AFP

1999 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 AFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 71,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 69,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 68,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 61,356 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,683 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,682 miles

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

O/S/F outer cv gaiter perishing

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brakepipes

Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,307 miles

Surface corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2009 49,918 miles

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes to brake hoses

Pass 6 May 2008 46,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 37,640 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 33,050 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T208 AFP is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 T208 AFP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T208 AFP?

You can check the full history of T208 AFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T208 AFP registered?

T208 AFP is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T208 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 AFP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T208 AFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T208 AFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.