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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 152,596 miles on the clock, averaging 12,883 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 TLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,596 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,883 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | BL08 TLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BL08 TLZ
What car is BL08 TLZ?
BL08 TLZ is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BL08 TLZ?
The last recorded mileage for BL08 TLZ was 152,596 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL08 TLZ passed its MOT?
BL08 TLZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2022.
Is BL08 TLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 TLZ 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 TLZ?
BL08 TLZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.