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DG58 ZJY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,842 mi
Last recorded170,842 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 ZJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 170,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckles detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed has slight up and down play from hinge detected (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside rear outer sill slightly corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2023 170,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted on outer bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment lower steering column assembly badly worn (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckles detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed has slight up and down play from hinge detected (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside rear outer sill slightly corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2022 165,241 miles

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

Power steering noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,724 miles

Power steering noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,074 miles

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

Noise in steering system requires investigating

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,944 miles

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

noise in steering system

Fail 25 Oct 2019 142,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

noise in steering system

Pass 22 Oct 2018 130,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,286 miles

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

Steering noisy, no fault found , requires further investigation

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering noisy, no fault found , requires further investigation

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside stop light slightly dim

steering noisy - requires checking in nearfuture

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,537 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise in steering system requires investigation

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

noises from steering and rear suspension areas require checking in near future

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

noises from steering and rear suspension areas require checking in near future

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,813 miles

Noise when steering requires attention

Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Noise when steering requires attention

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZJY 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 68.4%.

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 ZJY, 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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DG58 ZJY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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