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DA57 BXD

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 BXD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,696 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 90,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,143 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,938 miles

front both lower ball joints dust cover in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,812 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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DA57 BXD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DA57 BXD, 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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DA57 BXD is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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