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SG08 DKM

2008 Ford Falcon

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,704 mi
Last recorded51,704 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Falcon51,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 DKM
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring and spring mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear leaf spring and spring mounting corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 51,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring and spring mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear leaf spring and spring mounting corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 44,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 42,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 25,861 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 22,387 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,396 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,562 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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SG08 DKM is a 2008 Ford Falcon in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 51,929 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 DKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SG08 DKM is a 2008 Ford Falcon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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