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DE58 WFJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 WFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,184 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 107,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 104,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,234 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,709 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,028 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,149 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,691 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,983 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front drum sticks

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front drum sticks

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,918 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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DE58 WFJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE58 WFJ, 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 DE58 WFJ registered?

DE58 WFJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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