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PL08 LWR

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 74,981 miles on the clock, averaging 4,352 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 PL08 LWR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,352

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,893
Average per year4,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 LWR 10k26k43k59k75k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage64,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage62,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage60,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage57,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage55,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage53,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage49,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage42,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage38,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage34,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage30,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage26,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage20,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage13,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage10,120 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

RegistrationPL08 LWR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 LWR

What car is PL08 LWR?

PL08 LWR is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 LWR?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 LWR was 74,981 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 LWR passed its MOT?

PL08 LWR has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is PL08 LWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 LWR 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 PL08 LWR?

PL08 LWR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.