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MJ08 GWE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 163,761 miles on the clock, averaging 10,085 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 MJ08 GWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,085

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,061
Average per year10,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 GWE 44k74k104k134k164k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage163,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage153,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage145,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage140,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage133,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage130,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage127,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage122,058 miles
Since last MOT+14,859 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,199 miles
Since last MOT+18,299 miles
PASS
Mileage88,900 miles
Since last MOT+16,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage62,296 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,286 miles
Since last MOT+18,524 miles
PASS
Mileage43,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,762 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 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 GWE

What car is MJ08 GWE?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 GWE?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 GWE was 163,761 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 GWE passed its MOT?

MJ08 GWE has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2023.

Is MJ08 GWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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