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EF08 HVT

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 101,482 miles on the clock, averaging 7,411 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 EF08 HVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,411

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 reading101,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,201
Average per year7,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 HVT 19k40k60k81k101k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage100,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage98,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage97,084 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage91,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage85,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage74,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage68,574 miles
Since last MOT+13,805 miles
PASS
Mileage54,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage42,874 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage30,506 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage19,191 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 HVT
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 HVT

What car is EF08 HVT?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 HVT?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HVT was 101,482 miles, recorded on 14 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HVT passed its MOT?

EF08 HVT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2022.

Is EF08 HVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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