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EA08 XVS

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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 122,248 miles on the clock, averaging 5,302 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 XVS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,302

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

Below average
Latest reading122,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,411
Average per year5,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 XVS 46k65k84k103k122k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage119,837 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage115,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage109,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage106,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage103,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage92,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage88,202 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage82,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage76,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage70,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage63,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage56,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,643 miles
PASS
Mileage46,274 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 XVS
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 XVS

What car is EA08 XVS?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 XVS?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 XVS was 122,248 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 XVS passed its MOT?

EA08 XVS has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is EA08 XVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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