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DL57 LEF

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 LEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,053 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,922 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,102 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,582 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure and corroded.

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure and corroded.

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2015 58,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,023 miles

Coolant leak

heat shield insecure

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 39,947 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,648 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,648 miles

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

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

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 LEF is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DL57 LEF, 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 DL57 LEF registered?

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

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