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DG58 TXB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,492 mi
Last recorded106,492 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 TXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knocking noise from steering, no play found.

Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

knocking noise from steering, no play found.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 102,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed within cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,752 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Noise on steering column.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 98,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Misfire on engine.

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Noise on steering column.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Throttle pedal slow to respond during emission test.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,192 miles

Buckle in offside rear road wheel.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,191 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Buckle in offside rear road wheel.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 83,732 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 83,732 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,150 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 63,994 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s+n/s (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 47,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,428 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,521 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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DG58 TXB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DG58 TXB, 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 DG58 TXB registered?

DG58 TXB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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