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BL08 THU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 93,170 miles on the clock, averaging 5,961 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 BL08 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,961

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,498
Average per year5,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 THU 15k35k54k74k93k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage81,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage77,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage71,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage68,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,890 miles
Since last MOT+12,279 miles
PASS
Mileage56,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage51,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,545 miles
PASS
Mileage38,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage30,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage26,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage22,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage17,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage15,026 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

RegistrationBL08 THU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 THU

What car is BL08 THU?

BL08 THU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 THU?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 THU was 93,170 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 THU passed its MOT?

BL08 THU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2024.

Is BL08 THU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 THU 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 BL08 THU?

BL08 THU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.