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DG08 YOF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,406 mi
Last recorded53,406 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 53,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2024 46,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 46,591 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 39,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,811 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 34,250 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight damage to near side including front wheel

Fail 13 May 2019 34,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight damage to near side including front wheel

Pass 15 May 2018 33,184 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides at base of springs (2.4.C.1b)

near side front wiper poor - near side rear marks - rear tyres cracks

Fail 14 May 2018 33,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking forward of the tank on joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded both sides at base of springs (2.4.C.1b)

near side front wiper poor - near side rear marks - rear tyres cracks

Pass 15 May 2017 32,254 miles

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

front screen small chip

rear tyres cracked - near side front edge wear

Pass 11 May 2016 31,246 miles

front windscreen small chip

Pass 11 May 2015 29,880 miles

front windscreen small chip - near side rear mark

Pass 8 May 2014 28,692 miles

small chip front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 27,197 miles

front windscreen small chip

Pass 14 May 2012 25,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,505 miles

o/s/f door mirror loose suggest strip down tighten or replace.

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 YOF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

DG08 YOF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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