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GY08 URJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Brighton, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 187,387 miles on the clock, averaging 12,198 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 URJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,387 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 URJ 38k75k112k150k187k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage178,795 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage171,545 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,541 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage158,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage151,903 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage139,225 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,224 miles
Since last MOT+18,003 miles
PASS
Mileage121,221 miles
Since last MOT+11,078 miles
PASS
Mileage110,143 miles
Since last MOT+24,732 miles
PASS
Mileage85,411 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,907 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage61,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,540 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage48,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,593 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

RegistrationGY08 URJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 URJ

What car is GY08 URJ?

GY08 URJ is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 URJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 URJ was 187,387 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 URJ passed its MOT?

GY08 URJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2023.

Is GY08 URJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY08 URJ 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 GY08 URJ?

GY08 URJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.