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GV08MTJ
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration GV08MTJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
8
Passes
6
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,266 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,266 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust back box casing corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box deteriorating
- o/s and n/s/r tyres low on inner edges
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,294 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,623 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,538 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,433 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 26 Jun 20262 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,805 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 26 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,013 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08MTJ was registered on 2008-05-06
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