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DL08 AXR

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,502 mi
Last recorded191,502 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 191,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 185,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 180,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 180,564 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 174,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 174,881 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Trailing Arm Bush Mounting Surface Corrosion Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 153,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 close to legal limit outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides around rear swing arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 153,508 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 close to legal limit outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides around rear swing arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 113,770 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres starting to misshape on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2016 113,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside & offside rear tyres starting to misshape on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,083 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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DL08 AXR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DL08 AXR, 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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DL08 AXR is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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