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FM08 LCU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 101,797 miles on the clock, averaging 6,382 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 FM08 LCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,382

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,797 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM08 LCU 24k44k63k82k102k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,129 miles
PASS
Mileage93,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,193 miles
PASS
Mileage81,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage76,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage74,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage70,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage65,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage58,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage51,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage44,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage37,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage31,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,367 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

RegistrationFM08 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FM08 LCU

What car is FM08 LCU?

FM08 LCU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FM08 LCU?

The last recorded mileage for FM08 LCU was 101,797 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM08 LCU passed its MOT?

FM08 LCU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2023.

Is FM08 LCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM08 LCU 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 FM08 LCU?

FM08 LCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.