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EF08 RUU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 86,095 miles on the clock, averaging 4,793 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 RUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,793

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,480
Average per year4,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 RUU 14k32k50k68k86k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage81,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage69,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage65,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage60,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage56,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage51,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage46,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage41,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage36,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage31,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage26,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage22,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage18,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage14,099 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 RUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 RUU

What car is EF08 RUU?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 RUU was 86,095 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 RUU passed its MOT?

EF08 RUU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2026.

Is EF08 RUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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