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DG58 ZXY

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,462 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,229 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very very close to legal limit also edges badly worn also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heat shield slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer box outer surface skin slightly corroded & pilling

Rear under- body & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall damaged ply/cords exposed 195/50/R 15 82 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All brakes lights on when position lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very very close to legal limit also edges badly worn also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heat shield slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer box outer surface skin slightly corroded & pilling

Rear under- body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,927 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear engine/gearbox (dog mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer surface skin slight corrosion & slight leak of gases

Fail 22 Aug 2022 85,927 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower rear engine/gearbox (dog mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer surface skin slight corrosion & slight leak of gases

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2021 80,296 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,166 miles

AUXILLARY BELT

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 66,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

AUXILLARY BELT

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,746 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,284 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,807 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 ZXY 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 73.7%.

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 DG58 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

DG58 ZXY is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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