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DH05 DEX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,413 mi
Last recorded42,413 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 DEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,849 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,014 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 37,014 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,946 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at tail section. rest of system in poor condition (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,899 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 33,899 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,619 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,355 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 24,355 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

knock at steering column when turning

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DH05 DEX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DH05 DEX, 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 DH05 DEX registered?

DH05 DEX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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