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DF08 CZC

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,158 mi
Last recorded128,158 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 CZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 128,158 miles

1L oil added before test

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 128,158 miles

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

1L oil added before test

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2023 125,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 119,407 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,275 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,705 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,775 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seats do not recline

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,167 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,093 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,320 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DF08 CZC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DF08 CZC, 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 DF08 CZC registered?

DF08 CZC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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