Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 87,138 miles on the clock, averaging 6,758 miles per year, below 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 BF08 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,138 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,758 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BF08 VBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BF08 VBU
What car is BF08 VBU?
BF08 VBU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BF08 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for BF08 VBU was 87,138 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF08 VBU passed its MOT?
BF08 VBU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2020.
Is BF08 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF08 VBU 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 BF08 VBU?
BF08 VBU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.