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MW08 HXL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 125,247 miles on the clock, averaging 6,433 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 MW08 HXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,433

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,892
Average per year6,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 HXL 29k53k77k101k125k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage117,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage112,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage110,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,114 miles
PASS
Mileage100,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage94,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage82,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,764 miles
Since last MOT+19,172 miles
PASS
Mileage63,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage53,639 miles
Since last MOT+10,510 miles
PASS
Mileage43,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage38,578 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage28,848 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

RegistrationMW08 HXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 HXL

What car is MW08 HXL?

MW08 HXL is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 HXL?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 HXL was 125,247 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 HXL passed its MOT?

MW08 HXL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is MW08 HXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 HXL 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 MW08 HXL?

MW08 HXL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.