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DE08 TSX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,911 mi
Last recorded108,911 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,734 miles

Central Rear minor exhaust leak

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,567 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 May 2019 89,767 miles

Front Vehicle damaged (bonnet, Bumper)

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

Fail 28 May 2019 89,767 miles

Front Vehicle damaged (bonnet, Bumper)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 85,911 miles

front number plate broken but unlikely to be misread

Fail 23 May 2018 85,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

front number plate broken but unlikely to be misread

Pass 8 May 2017 79,363 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 69,093 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall damage

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear slight buckle in both rear wheels

Pass 18 May 2015 61,458 miles

Clutch slipping

Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges (195/45 R16 84W XL)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 54,017 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth

nearside front tyre cut on inside sidwewall no cordrs showing

Pass 28 May 2013 43,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 43,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 34,376 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 34,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,027 miles

Front 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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DE08 TSX 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 72.2%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

DE08 TSX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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