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WU08 XJL

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 78,423 miles on the clock, averaging 5,540 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 WU08 XJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,540

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

Below average
Latest reading78,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year5,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU08 XJL 23k37k51k65k78k '11'21'17

Check WU08 XJL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,423 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,339 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage66,118 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,117 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage63,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage57,972 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage52,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage47,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage42,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage38,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage30,562 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage23,000 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

RegistrationWU08 XJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WU08 XJL

What car is WU08 XJL?

WU08 XJL is a purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WU08 XJL?

The last recorded mileage for WU08 XJL was 78,423 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU08 XJL passed its MOT?

WU08 XJL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2021.

Is WU08 XJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU08 XJL 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 WU08 XJL?

WU08 XJL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.