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SW08MYJ
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MYJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp damaged but still secure
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,409 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap tied with cable tie. (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,989 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle underneath slight rusty
12 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,198 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022 12 Jun 202610 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,598 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021 12 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,018 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to raer (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and light scoring (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underside corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to raer (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and light scoring (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,843 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,465 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,784 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,045 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,674 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,609 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,837 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,091 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW08MYJ was registered on 2008-08-11
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