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BL08 FSU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 1798cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 147,528 miles on the clock, averaging 9,169 miles per year, above 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 BL08 FSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,169

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,528 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 FSU 23k54k85k116k148k '11'25'19

Check BL08 FSU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage143,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage139,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage132,304 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage122,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage117,437 miles
Since last MOT+14,827 miles
PASS
Mileage102,610 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,227 miles
Since last MOT+14,377 miles
PASS
Mileage87,850 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,575 miles
Since last MOT+14,141 miles
PASS
Mileage73,434 miles
Since last MOT+13,655 miles
PASS
Mileage59,779 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage58,357 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage48,688 miles
Since last MOT+12,816 miles
PASS
Mileage35,872 miles
Since last MOT+11,514 miles
PASS
Mileage24,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage23,185 miles

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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

RegistrationBL08 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 FSU

What car is BL08 FSU?

BL08 FSU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 FSU?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 FSU was 147,528 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 FSU passed its MOT?

BL08 FSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.

Is BL08 FSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 FSU 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 BL08 FSU?

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