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MA08 PCU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 58,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 PCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,197

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading58,229 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 PCU 16k26k37k48k58k '11'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage52,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage44,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage37,475 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage30,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage25,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,667 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 PCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 PCU

What car is MA08 PCU?

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

What is the mileage of MA08 PCU?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 PCU was 58,229 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 PCU passed its MOT?

MA08 PCU has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is MA08 PCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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