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EF08 LRJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 81,119 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 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 LRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,566

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 reading81,119 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,566
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF08 LRJ 22k37k52k66k81k '11'20'17

Check EF08 LRJ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage72,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage68,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage63,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage58,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage52,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage48,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage38,891 miles
Since last MOT+10,258 miles
PASS
Mileage28,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage22,483 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 LRJ
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 LRJ

What car is EF08 LRJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 LRJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 LRJ was 81,119 miles, recorded on 20 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 LRJ passed its MOT?

EF08 LRJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2020.

Is EF08 LRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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