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MA08 FCX

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 72,607 miles on the clock, averaging 4,874 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 MA08 FCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,874

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 reading72,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 FCX 19k33k46k59k73k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,607 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage70,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage66,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage60,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage54,999 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage49,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage44,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage41,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage36,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage32,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage25,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage19,206 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

RegistrationMA08 FCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 FCX

What car is MA08 FCX?

MA08 FCX is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 FCX?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 FCX was 72,607 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 FCX passed its MOT?

MA08 FCX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2022.

Is MA08 FCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 FCX 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 MA08 FCX?

MA08 FCX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.