MOT Status
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54,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust slightly corroded front
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake Hose Retainer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake Hose Retainer corroded
Both rear Tyres cracking and perishing
TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING
anti freeze leak.
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.
offside front tyre starting to crack and perish.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front tyres slightly perrished
rear tyres slightly perrished on side walls
Both rear tyres showing flat spots and cracking
Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres showing flat spots and cracking
Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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DL08 LJZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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