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DG08 WYJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,782 mi
Last recorded95,782 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 95,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 92,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 89,203 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,823 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 83,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,318 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,087 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,989 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,512 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,746 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 WYJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

DG08 WYJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is DG08 WYJ safe to buy?

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