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D15 LJB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 LJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 101,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Pendulum support ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,042 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,695 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,084 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,214 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,214 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,472 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,472 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,158 miles

front discs worn low

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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D15 LJB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D15 LJB, 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 D15 LJB registered?

D15 LJB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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