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DF08 DDJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 89,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,777 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat doesn't fold

Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

drivers seat doesn't fold

Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,845 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 32,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 14,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,400 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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DF08 DDJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF08 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

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

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