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DL08 LJJ

2008 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 114,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat dos not recline

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

Front Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 105,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,855 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,016 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 83,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 80,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,224 miles

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

Heat shield loose above rear silencer

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessively

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,564 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,597 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 LJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 DL08 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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