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BL08 YED

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 58,372 miles on the clock, averaging 2,429 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 YED

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
58,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,509
Average per year2,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 YED 22k31k40k49k58k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage56,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage55,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage54,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage52,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage51,485 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage50,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage48,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage46,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage42,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage37,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage34,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage24,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage21,814 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 YED

What car is BL08 YED?

BL08 YED is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 YED?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 YED was 58,372 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 YED passed its MOT?

BL08 YED has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is BL08 YED ULEZ compliant?

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

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