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EF08 VTX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 23,643 miles on the clock, averaging 1,783 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 VTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
23,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,783

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 reading23,643 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 VTX 5k10k14k19k24k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage23,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage15,473 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage15,245 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage14,552 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,551 miles
Since last MOT+917 miles
PASS
Mileage13,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage12,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage10,695 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage9,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage8,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage6,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage5,200 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 VTX
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 VTX

What car is EF08 VTX?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 VTX?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 VTX was 23,643 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 VTX passed its MOT?

EF08 VTX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2021.

Is EF08 VTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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