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GU08 GJV

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 GJV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,834

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 reading44,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,418
Average per year3,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 GJV 14k22k29k37k44k '11'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage44,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage38,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage36,654 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
PASS
Mileage36,369 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
PASS
Mileage36,079 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage35,684 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage23,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage17,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage14,195 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

RegistrationGU08 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 GJV

What car is GU08 GJV?

GU08 GJV is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

Has GU08 GJV passed its MOT?

GU08 GJV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is GU08 GJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 GJV 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 GU08 GJV?

GU08 GJV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.