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RA08 BXP

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 125,378 miles on the clock, averaging 7,597 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 RA08 BXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,597

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 reading125,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,768
Average per year7,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 BXP 24k49k75k100k125k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage116,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage109,721 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage101,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage95,260 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,258 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage82,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage71,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage68,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage65,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage59,629 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,864 miles
PASS
Mileage47,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOT+13,778 miles
PASS
Mileage24,015 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

RegistrationRA08 BXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 BXP

What car is RA08 BXP?

RA08 BXP is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 BXP?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 BXP was 125,378 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 BXP passed its MOT?

RA08 BXP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Nov 2024.

Is RA08 BXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 BXP 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 RA08 BXP?

RA08 BXP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.