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DL08 DYX

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 DYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central and rear joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes are coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal appears to have a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,269 miles

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

Front number plate deteriated

Nearside Front flexy brake hose covered with insulation tape

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,821 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,270 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 DYX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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