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DE08 TMU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,821 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts projected images ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat wont tip

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,814 miles

Drivers seat does not tip forward

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 90,811 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak temporarily patched for emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat does not tip forward

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,244 miles

Drivers seat does not tip forward

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 88,244 miles

Drivers seat does not tip forward

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,246 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 81,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2018 70,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

evidence of oil on power steering rack

Pass 22 May 2017 62,358 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 62,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 48,630 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside rear winter tyre fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 38,013 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 May 2014 30,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,925 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

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

Pass 17 May 2011 10,306 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 TMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

DE08 TMU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DE08 TMU safe to buy?

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