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DG08 OME

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

270,840 mi
Last recorded270,840 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 270,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepped/ wearing uneven

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 258,195 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer on seem (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe looped to make fit

Fail 1 Feb 2021 258,192 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS Cylinder/Block leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY axle Mounting marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 242,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 144,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 140,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 140,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 136,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,337 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 132,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 132,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 128,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,671 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,670 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil below min

front brake disc corroded

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,101 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,962 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,739 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 OME is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OME, 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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DG08 OME is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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