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2008 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration CF08BHJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 22 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side's (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,655 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,834 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019 18 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,785 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are worn
- oil leak (oil filter)
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak (oil filter)
- front brake discs are worn
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,636 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak (oil fillter)
- front brake discs are worn on insides
- n/s/r tyre worn on outside
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak (oil fillter)
- front brake discs are worn on insides
- n/s/r tyre worn on outside
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,912 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,649 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 18 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,149 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,614 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,355 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2012 18 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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CF08BHJ was registered on 2008-07-24
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