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YR08 WXE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 122,542 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 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 YR08 WXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,928
Average per year6,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 WXE 26k50k75k99k123k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage115,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage109,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage102,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage95,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage89,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage83,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage75,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage64,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage62,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage59,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage55,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage51,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage43,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage36,017 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage26,484 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 WXE
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 WXE

What car is YR08 WXE?

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

What is the mileage of YR08 WXE?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 WXE was 122,542 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 WXE passed its MOT?

YR08 WXE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2026.

Is YR08 WXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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