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DL57 GHU

2008 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 130,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,853 miles

Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,199 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s steering rack boot twisted.

Slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,563 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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DL57 GHU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DL57 GHU, 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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DL57 GHU is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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