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EX08 GFJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 124,554 miles on the clock, averaging 8,084 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 GFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,084

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,554 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 GFJ 48k67k86k105k125k '11'20'16

Check EX08 GFJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage119,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage112,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,510 miles
PASS
Mileage100,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage92,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage70,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,784 miles
Since last MOT+13,938 miles
PASS
Mileage47,846 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

RegistrationEX08 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 GFJ

What car is EX08 GFJ?

EX08 GFJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 GFJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 GFJ was 124,554 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 GFJ passed its MOT?

EX08 GFJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2020.

Is EX08 GFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 GFJ 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 EX08 GFJ?

EX08 GFJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.