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EF08 FML

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 104,993 miles on the clock, averaging 6,680 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 EF08 FML

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,680

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 reading104,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year6,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 FML 18k40k62k83k105k '11'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,993 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage98,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage93,059 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage86,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage82,142 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage75,212 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage66,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage61,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage53,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage46,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage40,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage32,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,968 miles
Since last MOT+12,559 miles
PASS
Mileage18,409 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

RegistrationEF08 FML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 FML

What car is EF08 FML?

EF08 FML is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 FML?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 FML was 104,993 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 FML passed its MOT?

EF08 FML has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2024.

Is EF08 FML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 FML 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 EF08 FML?

EF08 FML is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.