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EF08 HXU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 85,340 miles on the clock, averaging 4,458 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 HXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,458

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,703
Average per year4,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 HXU 21k37k53k69k85k '11'25'20

Check EF08 HXU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage81,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage78,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage73,978 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage71,675 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage69,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage67,224 miles
Since last MOT+18,204 miles
PASS
Mileage49,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage43,728 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage38,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage33,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage29,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage25,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage21,231 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 HXU
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 HXU

What car is EF08 HXU?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 HXU?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HXU was 85,340 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HXU passed its MOT?

EF08 HXU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is EF08 HXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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