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EF08 HWJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 112,708 miles on the clock, averaging 6,669 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 HWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,669

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 reading112,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,370
Average per year6,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 HWJ 16k40k64k88k113k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage104,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage95,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage88,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage82,397 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOT+17,794 miles
PASS
Mileage57,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,317 miles
Since last MOT+19,313 miles
PASS
Mileage38,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage31,130 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage27,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage25,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage22,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage20,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage17,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage15,756 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 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 HWJ

What car is EF08 HWJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 HWJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HWJ was 112,708 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HWJ passed its MOT?

EF08 HWJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is EF08 HWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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