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BL08 DDE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 87,538 miles on the clock, averaging 4,897 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 DDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,897

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 DDE 35k48k61k74k88k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,538 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,534 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage87,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage75,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
PASS
Mileage61,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage57,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage51,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage47,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage35,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 DDE

What car is BL08 DDE?

BL08 DDE is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 DDE?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 DDE was 87,538 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 DDE passed its MOT?

BL08 DDE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2022.

Is BL08 DDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 DDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL08 DDE?

BL08 DDE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.