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DG08 CJJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 CJJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr close to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to fuel neck pipe

nsr /osr hand break cable sleeve corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 56,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr close to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to fuel neck pipe

nsr /osr hand break cable sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Aug 2024 55,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 53,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,981 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 51,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking breather pipe on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,925 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf osr outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 48,925 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf osr outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,121 miles

light corrosion to brake pipe feeding rear axle viewed at o/s

osr tyre has damage to tread pattern

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,621 miles

light corrosion osr brake pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,143 miles

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,358 miles

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

osf tyre close to ware markers

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,619 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 CJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG08 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

DG08 CJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DG08 CJJ safe to buy?

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