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GL08 EXC

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 62,502 miles on the clock, averaging 3,651 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 GL08 EXC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,651

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 reading62,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year925
Average per year3,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 EXC 10k23k36k49k63k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,502 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage61,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,280 miles
PASS
Mileage59,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage55,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage50,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage48,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage43,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage37,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage31,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage25,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage18,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage17,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage15,356 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage12,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage9,951 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

RegistrationGL08 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 EXC

What car is GL08 EXC?

GL08 EXC is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 EXC?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 EXC was 62,502 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 EXC passed its MOT?

GL08 EXC has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is GL08 EXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 EXC 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 GL08 EXC?

GL08 EXC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.