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DG58 ZZJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,127 mi
Last recorded143,127 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,165 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,806 miles

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

Nearside Front caliper restricted in free movement

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

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

cracking to both front tyres

oil level too high - oil sucked out prior to emissions test

Fail 15 Sep 2021 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

age cracking to both rear tyres and worn close tom wear limit

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,057 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 108,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under rays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle componets

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre featherd on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre featherd on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,739 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 63,739 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,434 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 52,434 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,258 miles

cut in inner sidewall o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in inner sidewall o/s/f tyre

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 ZZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

DG58 ZZJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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