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AA04 JGA

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 JGA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 120,538 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches shields damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,510 miles

Both front seats do not fold forwards

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front seats do not fold forwards

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,215 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front, both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes show signs of corrosion ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,215 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front, both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes show signs of corrosion ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,259 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tail box bracket broken

Fail 26 Aug 2015 57,637 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe leaking Rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tail box bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 26,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,356 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 15,356 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AA04 JGA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AA04 JGA, 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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AA04 JGA is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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