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BF08 XEL

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 105,142 miles on the clock, averaging 5,476 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF08 XEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,476

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,142 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,462
Average per year5,476
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF08 XEL 24k44k64k85k105k '11'25'19

Check BF08 XEL

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage103,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,680 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage100,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage97,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage90,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage85,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage79,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage75,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage67,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage63,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage56,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage49,526 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage39,929 miles
Since last MOT+15,597 miles
PASS
Mileage24,332 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage23,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BF08 XEL

What car is BF08 XEL?

BF08 XEL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BF08 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for BF08 XEL was 105,142 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF08 XEL passed its MOT?

BF08 XEL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is BF08 XEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF08 XEL 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 XEL?

BF08 XEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.