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DG08 OLJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,373 mi
Last recorded74,373 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,373 miles

Offside steering arm ball joint has considerable free-play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,373 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside steering arm ball joint has considerable free-play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to near side rear quarter panel.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to near side rear quarter panel.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,181 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to balding

o/s wiper smeer slightly advise change

o/s/r tyre has minor cracks on its outer wall no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Fail 8 May 2014 54,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,267 miles

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

Offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

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 OLJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

DG08 OLJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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