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EA08 SXB

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 90,473 miles on the clock, averaging 5,908 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 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 SXB 23k40k57k74k90k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,473 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage87,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,409 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage86,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage83,900 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage77,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage71,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage64,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage58,566 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage49,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage40,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,013 miles
PASS
Mileage28,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage22,630 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 SXB
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 SXB

What car is EA08 SXB?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 SXB was 90,473 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 SXB passed its MOT?

EA08 SXB has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2022.

Is EA08 SXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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