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PL08 MGO

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 57,534 miles on the clock, averaging 6,779 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 PL08 MGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,779

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

Below average
Latest reading57,534 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 MGO 16k26k37k47k58k '11'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage54,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage45,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage26,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage20,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage16,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,999 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 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 MGO

What car is PL08 MGO?

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

What is the mileage of PL08 MGO?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 MGO was 57,534 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 MGO passed its MOT?

PL08 MGO has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.

Is PL08 MGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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