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DE08 YJC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YJC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 89,683 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,859 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 8 Jun 2020 72,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,228 miles

front nearside offside inner brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front nearside offside inner brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside inner brake pads appear worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,790 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,731 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY NEAR TO LIMITS

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 YJC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJC, 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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DE08 YJC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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