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SW08DJF
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DJF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 14 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,698 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front seats do not give access to rear
- Rear axle mounting points are corroded
- Rear axle is corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear hand brake cable is insecure
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- cant inspect rear seat belts Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle mounting points are corroded
- Rear axle is corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear hand brake cable is insecure
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front front seats do not give access to rear
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,461 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin Possible injector seals (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,914 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 55,224 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 55,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,182 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 49,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,883 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021 10 Jun 20261 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged wires broken (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,957 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,026 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019 10 Jun 20268 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,162 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,442 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s/f brake binding slight
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,591 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 25,284 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,284 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,786 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,661 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,213 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 11,213 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW08DJF was registered on 2008-07-04
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