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DN04 TOB

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,143 mi
Last recorded68,143 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 TOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,050 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,866 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 46,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2020 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 35,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,231 miles

rear axle beam slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern grooves

Fail 13 Mar 2014 14,426 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern grooves

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,943 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,034 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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DN04 TOB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN04 TOB, 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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DN04 TOB is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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