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DG08 XDH

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XDH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 52,348 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FR+RR (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 52,348 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FR+RR (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,772 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 41,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 39,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,918 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 2,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 1,940 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 XDH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 XDH registered?

DG08 XDH is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is DG08 XDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 XDH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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