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EA08 YHM

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 122,612 miles on the clock, averaging 8,932 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 EA08 YHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,932

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 reading122,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,932
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 YHM 22k47k72k97k123k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,612 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,611 miles
Since last MOT+8,889 miles
PASS
Mileage113,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
PASS
Mileage103,555 miles
Since last MOT+15,936 miles
PASS
Mileage87,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage78,311 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage72,515 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage62,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage57,681 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage47,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage42,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage32,373 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage22,043 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 YHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 YHM

What car is EA08 YHM?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 YHM?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 YHM was 122,612 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 YHM passed its MOT?

EA08 YHM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2022.

Is EA08 YHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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