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EF08 VPJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 78,892 miles on the clock, averaging 4,334 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 VPJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,334

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,892 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 VPJ 14k30k46k63k79k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage76,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage73,878 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage70,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage67,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage65,643 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage64,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage57,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,325 miles
Since last MOT+12,893 miles
PASS
Mileage44,432 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,418 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage31,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage24,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage20,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage18,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage14,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,075 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 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 VPJ

What car is EF08 VPJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 VPJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 VPJ was 78,892 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 VPJ passed its MOT?

EF08 VPJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is EF08 VPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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