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DG08 TNF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,843 mi
Last recorded102,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,843 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 102,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 94,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,875 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear near tank ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,875 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear near tank ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,899 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,336 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded not blowing

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2019 75,203 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,003 miles

Coolant leak Possible Leak - Header tank Empty - 2lts added - check/monitor level regularly - recommend investigation/repair if further coolant loss occurs ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead Rim Dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to Flexi beside FuelTank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak Possible Leak - Header tank Empty - 2lts added - check/monitor level regularly - recommend investigation/repair if further coolant loss occurs ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead Rim Dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to Flexi beside FuelTank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. No safe egress for rear seat passengers in the event of an accident (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,661 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,826 miles

Coolant level on minimum - cooling fan running continous - recommend investigation

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,826 miles

Coolant level on minimum - cooling fan running continous - recommend investigation

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,201 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 31,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,432 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 TNF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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