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DL08 MXS

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 72,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,299 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 61,140 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,837 miles

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall spliting & should be changed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,094 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 32,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 28,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,314 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 MXS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

DL08 MXS is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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