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DE08 RGX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 RGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 137,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,920 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 May 2020 120,764 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 120,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 112,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR+NSR ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,442 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Fail 30 May 2017 93,050 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 83,359 miles

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN STARTING TO CORRODE.

child seat FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR.(UNABLE TO CHECK ADULT SEAT BELT)

Fail 17 May 2016 83,359 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN STARTING TO CORRODE.

child seat FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR.(UNABLE TO CHECK ADULT SEAT BELT)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,807 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 66,468 miles

HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR SILENCER LOOSE

Fail 21 May 2013 58,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,811 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 50,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,102 miles

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)

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 RGX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE08 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

DE08 RGX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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