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ML08 XJM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 120,261 miles on the clock, averaging 8,759 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ML08 XJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,759

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year182
Average per year8,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML08 XJM 12k39k66k93k120k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,261 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,079 miles
Since last MOT+13,639 miles
PASS
Mileage106,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage97,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage93,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,614 miles
PASS
Mileage84,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage75,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage71,555 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage64,391 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
PASS
Mileage52,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,398 miles
PASS
Mileage41,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage33,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,694 miles
PASS
Mileage22,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage12,199 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

RegistrationML08 XJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 XJM

What car is ML08 XJM?

ML08 XJM is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 XJM?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 XJM was 120,261 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 XJM passed its MOT?

ML08 XJM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is ML08 XJM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 XJM 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 ML08 XJM?

ML08 XJM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.