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SY08 TLJ

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 72,609 miles on the clock, averaging 3,945 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 SY08 TLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,945

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 TLJ 15k29k44k58k73k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,609 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,596 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage72,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,746 miles
PASS
Mileage70,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage66,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage55,193 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage45,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage41,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage39,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage36,376 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage30,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage28,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage24,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage19,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage14,737 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,695 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

RegistrationSY08 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 TLJ

What car is SY08 TLJ?

SY08 TLJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 TLJ was 72,609 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 TLJ passed its MOT?

SY08 TLJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is SY08 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 TLJ 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 SY08 TLJ?

SY08 TLJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.