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YR08 PHU

2008 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 257,630 miles on the clock, averaging 15,939 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 PHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
257,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
15,939

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading257,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year275
Average per year15,939
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR08 PHU 31k88k144k201k258k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage257,630 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage257,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage242,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage242,571 miles
Since last MOT+16,206 miles
PASS
Mileage226,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,365 miles
Since last MOT+15,882 miles
PASS
Mileage210,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,483 miles
Since last MOT+15,725 miles
PASS
Mileage194,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,758 miles
Since last MOT+11,102 miles
PASS
Mileage183,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,656 miles
Since last MOT+16,032 miles
PASS
Mileage167,624 miles
Since last MOT+16,850 miles
PASS
Mileage150,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,774 miles
Since last MOT+16,577 miles
PASS
Mileage134,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,197 miles
Since last MOT+17,869 miles
PASS
Mileage116,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,328 miles
Since last MOT+16,448 miles
PASS
Mileage99,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,880 miles
Since last MOT+15,720 miles
PASS
Mileage84,160 miles
Since last MOT+15,362 miles
PASS
Mileage68,798 miles
Since last MOT+18,527 miles
PASS
Mileage50,271 miles
Since last MOT+19,252 miles
PASS
Mileage31,019 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

RegistrationYR08 PHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 PHU

What car is YR08 PHU?

YR08 PHU is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 PHU?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 PHU was 257,630 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 PHU passed its MOT?

YR08 PHU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2025.

Is YR08 PHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 PHU 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 YR08 PHU?

YR08 PHU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.