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DE08 YJF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 143,446 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2026 143,446 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 132,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,470 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight waterleak

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,279 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 109,373 miles

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

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,049 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light unit broken and showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim buckle slightly . inner edge off rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box. oil leaks a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box corroded a lot and hanger broken away and rattling. but still supported .and middle exhaust flex joint mesh broken up and flexing a lot (6.1.2 (a))

Rear x2 brakes noisy in use

breather pipe under manifold . collapsed when running

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,638 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,506 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

sat nav mounting removed

Fail 12 Sep 2015 52,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

sat nav mounting removed

Fail 19 Sep 2014 39,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,692 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 21,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2011

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 YJF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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