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EF08 JLO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 98,986 miles on the clock, averaging 6,609 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 JLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,609

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,986 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 JLO 22k42k61k80k99k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage91,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage85,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage79,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,697 miles
PASS
Mileage68,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage66,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage64,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage60,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage38,333 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,321 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage26,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage22,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,410 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 JLO
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 JLO

What car is EF08 JLO?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 JLO?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 JLO was 98,986 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 JLO passed its MOT?

EF08 JLO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is EF08 JLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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