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BL08 GUW

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 93,381 miles on the clock, averaging 4,836 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 GUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,836

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year232
Average per year4,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 GUW 24k41k59k76k93k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,381 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
PASS
Mileage93,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,169 miles
PASS
Mileage91,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage89,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage85,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage82,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage76,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage73,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage70,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage65,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage58,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage42,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage33,784 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage24,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 GUW

What car is BL08 GUW?

BL08 GUW is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 GUW?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 GUW was 93,381 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 GUW passed its MOT?

BL08 GUW has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is BL08 GUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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