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MJ08 EPL

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 34,984 miles on the clock, averaging 1,747 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 MJ08 EPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
1,747

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 reading34,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,673
Average per year1,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 EPL 10k16k23k29k35k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage23,311 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
PASS
Mileage23,068 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
PASS
Mileage22,606 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage21,708 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage20,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,756 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage19,922 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage18,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage17,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage16,704 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage15,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage14,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage13,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage12,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage10,022 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

RegistrationMJ08 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 EPL

What car is MJ08 EPL?

MJ08 EPL is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 EPL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 EPL was 34,984 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 EPL passed its MOT?

MJ08 EPL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is MJ08 EPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 EPL 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 MJ08 EPL?

MJ08 EPL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.