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EY08 HMU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 96,185 miles on the clock, averaging 5,939 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 EY08 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,939

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 reading96,185 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY08 HMU 25k43k61k78k96k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage88,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage78,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage74,179 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage57,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage51,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage45,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage39,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage34,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage29,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage24,879 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

RegistrationEY08 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EY08 HMU

What car is EY08 HMU?

EY08 HMU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EY08 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 HMU was 96,185 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 HMU passed its MOT?

EY08 HMU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2023.

Is EY08 HMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY08 HMU 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 EY08 HMU?

EY08 HMU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.