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GL57 XHB

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 76,269 miles on the clock, averaging 3,929 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 GL57 XHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,060
Average per year3,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 XHB 16k31k46k61k76k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,205 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage72,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage70,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage65,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage63,723 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage60,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage58,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage55,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage51,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage45,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage40,013 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage31,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage29,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage20,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage15,508 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

RegistrationGL57 XHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 XHB

What car is GL57 XHB?

GL57 XHB is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 XHB?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 XHB was 76,269 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 XHB passed its MOT?

GL57 XHB has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is GL57 XHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 XHB 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 GL57 XHB?

GL57 XHB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.