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EA08 XPL

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 93,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,571 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 XPL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,571

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 XPL 24k41k59k76k94k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,721 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,718 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage93,694 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage91,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage85,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage77,344 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage71,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage67,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage61,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage55,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage48,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage43,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage39,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage32,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage27,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage23,898 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 XPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 XPL

What car is EA08 XPL?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 XPL?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 XPL was 93,721 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 XPL passed its MOT?

EA08 XPL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is EA08 XPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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