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GF08 WRU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 98,647 miles on the clock, averaging 5,033 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 GF08 WRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,033

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 reading98,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,537
Average per year5,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF08 WRU 24k42k61k80k99k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage96,110 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage91,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage87,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage82,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage77,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage73,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage68,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage63,647 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage57,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage52,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage47,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage43,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage38,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,244 miles
PASS
Mileage30,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,747 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

RegistrationGF08 WRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GF08 WRU

What car is GF08 WRU?

GF08 WRU is a purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GF08 WRU?

The last recorded mileage for GF08 WRU was 98,647 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF08 WRU passed its MOT?

GF08 WRU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is GF08 WRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF08 WRU 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 GF08 WRU?

GF08 WRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.