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DE08 ODS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ODS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 120,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion on chassis and sills

high level rear light not working

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and cracks around tread

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear indicator starting to fade

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

oil leak on gearbox

slight damage on both front wheels

squeal on both rear brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck light

corrosion on chassis

nearside rear shocker dust cover adrift

oil leak on gear box

squeal on rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight bulge on nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight bulge on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,405 miles

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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DE08 ODS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DE08 ODS, 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 DE08 ODS registered?

DE08 ODS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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