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DE08 TWJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,965 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 70,965 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,760 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 59,760 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,004 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 47,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,793 miles

engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 14,217 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2013 11,883 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,409 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 TWJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

DE08 TWJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is DE08 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 TWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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