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CY57 LJE

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 LJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 127,032 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,342 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front 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 14 Jan 2011 52,701 miles

fuel injector seal leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,701 miles

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

fuel injector seal leaking

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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CY57 LJE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CY57 LJE, 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 CY57 LJE registered?

CY57 LJE is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is CY57 LJE safe to buy?

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