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CA08 LGJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 143,352 miles on the clock, averaging 7,473 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CA08 LGJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,473

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,732
Average per year7,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 LGJ 35k62k89k116k143k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage138,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage133,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage129,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage125,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage120,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,128 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage115,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,671 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage107,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage98,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,967 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage91,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage85,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage76,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,696 miles
PASS
Mileage74,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,670 miles
Since last MOT+16,388 miles
PASS
Mileage48,282 miles
Since last MOT+13,633 miles
PASS
Mileage34,649 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

RegistrationCA08 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 LGJ

What car is CA08 LGJ?

CA08 LGJ is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 LGJ?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 LGJ was 143,352 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 LGJ passed its MOT?

CA08 LGJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is CA08 LGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 LGJ 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 CA08 LGJ?

CA08 LGJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.