2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MJ08 CWC
2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 71,370 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ08 CWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 71,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ08 CWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (MJ08 CWC) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
MJ08 CWC Mileage History
- 14/07/202264,030 mi
- 14/06/202366,248 mi+2,218 mi
- 17/09/202467,858 mi+1,610 mi
- 19/09/202571,185 mi+3,327 mi
- 13/10/202571,370 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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