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DL08 AXT

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,210 mi
Last recorded144,210 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 144,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mounting noisy

Offside Rear Wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 114,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Top strut mounting noisy

Offside Rear Wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,585 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped

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

High level stop light inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner and sat nav bracket ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 103,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs wear lipped

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

High level stop light inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner and sat nav bracket ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,797 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel alloy different style

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,455 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,744 miles

child seat fitted un able to test seat or belt

coolant level low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,998 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,418 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,098 miles

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

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

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 AXT 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 70%.

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 DL08 AXT, 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 DL08 AXT registered?

DL08 AXT is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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