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AB08 RTU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 124,016 miles on the clock, averaging 7,606 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 RTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,606

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,166
Average per year7,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 RTU 19k45k71k98k124k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage115,850 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage110,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage103,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,625 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage102,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage101,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage99,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage98,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage89,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,743 miles
PASS
Mileage77,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage67,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,703 miles
Since last MOT+14,036 miles
PASS
Mileage53,667 miles
Since last MOT+14,525 miles
PASS
Mileage39,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage28,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,835 miles
PASS
Mileage18,581 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 RTU

What car is AB08 RTU?

AB08 RTU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 RTU was 124,016 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 RTU passed its MOT?

AB08 RTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2025.

Is AB08 RTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 RTU 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 AB08 RTU?

AB08 RTU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.