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DD03 RAY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD03 RAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 108,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2023 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,413 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,828 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,791 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant- leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps wrong patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust midsection bracket broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,889 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,373 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,985 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,276 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 36,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,867 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 26,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,223 miles

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,776 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DD03 RAY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DD03 RAY, 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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DD03 RAY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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