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BL08 HGD

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 163,395 miles on the clock, averaging 7,671 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 HGD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,671

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,671
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 HGD 50k78k107k135k163k '11'26'20

Check BL08 HGD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,395 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage156,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage147,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage138,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage130,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage123,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage118,983 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage112,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage109,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage102,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,098 miles
PASS
Mileage90,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage84,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage80,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage75,550 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage70,043 miles
Since last MOT+19,979 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BL08 HGD

What car is BL08 HGD?

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

What is the mileage of BL08 HGD?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 HGD was 163,395 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 HGD passed its MOT?

BL08 HGD has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is BL08 HGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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