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SH08 HFW

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 49,900 miles on the clock, averaging 2,662 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 SH08 HFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,900
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,662

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,900 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,905
Average per year2,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 HFW 12k21k31k40k50k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage41,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage40,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage39,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage37,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage35,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,556 miles
PASS
Mileage34,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage32,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage30,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,689 miles
PASS
Mileage28,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage25,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage22,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage15,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage11,805 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

RegistrationSH08 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 HFW

What car is SH08 HFW?

SH08 HFW is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 HFW?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 HFW was 49,900 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 HFW passed its MOT?

SH08 HFW has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is SH08 HFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH08 HFW 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 SH08 HFW?

SH08 HFW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.