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PL08 RYM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 114,017 miles on the clock, averaging 6,538 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 RYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,538

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,017 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 RYM 22k45k68k91k114k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage111,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage105,561 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage102,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage92,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage83,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage78,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage75,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage74,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage67,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage63,642 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage52,745 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,705 miles
Since last MOT+14,918 miles
PASS
Mileage37,787 miles
Since last MOT+15,794 miles
PASS
Mileage21,993 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 RYM
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 RYM

What car is PL08 RYM?

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

What is the mileage of PL08 RYM?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 RYM was 114,017 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 RYM passed its MOT?

PL08 RYM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is PL08 RYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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