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DG08 TJO

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose missing . (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure release lever missing. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,207 miles

engine oil top up required.

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking ,gear box side.

rear of engine oil leaking.

Offside Front Upper seat lever missing.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil top up required.

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking ,gear box side.

rear of engine oil leaking.

Offside Front Upper seat lever missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,326 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section breaking up

o/s front seat handle broke

Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section breaking up

o/s front seat handle broke

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,328 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,078 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,098 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 31,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,387 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 TJO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

DG08 TJO is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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