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DG08 CGZ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,216 mi
Last recorded111,216 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 CGZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,216 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 111,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,396 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,381 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded due to being stud. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the back union to the rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the engine bay to the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Under body of the car has corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2022 100,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded due to being stud. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the back union to the rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the engine bay to the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under body of the car has corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi corroded!!

Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi corroded!!

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,803 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,393 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,733 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 36,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,057 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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DG08 CGZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 DG08 CGZ, 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 DG08 CGZ registered?

DG08 CGZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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