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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 85,818 miles on the clock, averaging 5,786 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 XLC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,818 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,817 |
| Average per year | 5,786 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 XLC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XLC
What car is BF08 XLC?
BF08 XLC is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BF08 XLC?
The last recorded mileage for BF08 XLC was 85,818 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF08 XLC passed its MOT?
BF08 XLC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2022.
Is BF08 XLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF08 XLC 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 XLC?
BF08 XLC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.