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AX57 GRU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 86,810 miles on the clock, averaging 5,375 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AX57 GRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,810 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX57 GRU 17k35k52k69k87k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,724 miles
PASS
Mileage75,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage69,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage62,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage56,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage48,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage46,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage43,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage39,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage34,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage31,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage26,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage21,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage17,280 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About AX57 GRU

What car is AX57 GRU?

AX57 GRU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX57 GRU?

The last recorded mileage for AX57 GRU was 86,810 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX57 GRU passed its MOT?

AX57 GRU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.

Is AX57 GRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX57 GRU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AX57 GRU?

AX57 GRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.