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RX08 FSS

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 86,711 miles on the clock, averaging 6,263 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 RX08 FSS

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,263

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 reading86,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX08 FSS 17k34k52k69k87k '11'22'17

Check RX08 FSS

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage79,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage72,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage60,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage51,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage44,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage37,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage30,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage24,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage16,511 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

RegistrationRX08 FSS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RX08 FSS

What car is RX08 FSS?

RX08 FSS is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RX08 FSS?

The last recorded mileage for RX08 FSS was 86,711 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX08 FSS passed its MOT?

RX08 FSS has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is RX08 FSS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX08 FSS 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 RX08 FSS?

RX08 FSS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.