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GY08 WJU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 79,083 miles on the clock, averaging 4,265 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 GY08 WJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,056
Average per year4,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 WJU 15k31k47k63k79k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage78,027 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage76,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage73,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage71,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage68,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage67,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage65,704 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage61,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage53,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage46,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage41,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage34,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage27,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage21,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage14,771 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 WJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 WJU

What car is GY08 WJU?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 WJU?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 WJU was 79,083 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 WJU passed its MOT?

GY08 WJU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is GY08 WJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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