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BL57 MLY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 138,743 miles on the clock, averaging 9,085 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL57 MLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,085

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 reading138,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,306
Average per year9,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL57 MLY 21k51k80k109k139k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage131,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage120,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,249 miles
Since last MOT+17,549 miles
PASS
Mileage102,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,609 miles
PASS
Mileage90,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage84,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage75,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage67,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage59,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage49,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage41,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage33,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage25,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage21,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About BL57 MLY

What car is BL57 MLY?

BL57 MLY is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL57 MLY?

The last recorded mileage for BL57 MLY was 138,743 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL57 MLY passed its MOT?

BL57 MLY has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is BL57 MLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL57 MLY 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 BL57 MLY?

BL57 MLY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.