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AV08 XWS

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
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 1999cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 171,105 miles on the clock, averaging 21,638 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AV08 XWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
21,638

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,618
Average per year21,638
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV08 XWS 41k74k106k139k171k '11'17'15

Check AV08 XWS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,105 miles
Since last MOT+23,618 miles
PASS
Mileage147,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,487 miles
Since last MOT+23,200 miles
PASS
Mileage124,287 miles
Since last MOT+23,328 miles
PASS
Mileage100,959 miles
Since last MOT+21,312 miles
PASS
Mileage79,647 miles
Since last MOT+23,533 miles
PASS
Mileage56,114 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage41,493 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AV08 XWS

What car is AV08 XWS?

AV08 XWS is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV08 XWS?

The last recorded mileage for AV08 XWS was 171,105 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV08 XWS passed its MOT?

AV08 XWS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is AV08 XWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV08 XWS 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 AV08 XWS?

AV08 XWS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.