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EA08 SWJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 119,897 miles on the clock, averaging 7,128 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 EA08 SWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,128

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 reading119,897 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,128
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 SWJ 18k43k69k94k120k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage115,307 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage108,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage102,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage96,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage88,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage78,766 miles
Since last MOT+11,553 miles
PASS
Mileage67,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage57,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage52,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage48,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage41,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage35,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage28,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage18,012 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

RegistrationEA08 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 SWJ

What car is EA08 SWJ?

EA08 SWJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 SWJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 SWJ was 119,897 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 SWJ passed its MOT?

EA08 SWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is EA08 SWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 SWJ 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 EA08 SWJ?

EA08 SWJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.