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DG55 LEW

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,801 mi
Last recorded70,801 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LEW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,499 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

O/s front brake slightly lower effort than n/s/f

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe ,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,786 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,741 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 49,741 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,822 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 44,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,003 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 36,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,838 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread is bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,948 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,350 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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DG55 LEW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG55 LEW, 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 DG55 LEW registered?

DG55 LEW is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is DG55 LEW safe to buy?

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