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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bent on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bent on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wire loose (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wire loose (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bent on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bent on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bent on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre flat spots on inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre flat spots on inner edge
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear tyre flat spots on inner edge
wiper blades wearing
coolant level low stain by thermostat housing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
coolant level low stain by thermostat housing
inner face of front discs corroding
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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DL08 ELC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2008.
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