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BN08 GVU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 169,754 miles on the clock, averaging 12,864 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 GVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,864

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,754 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 GVU 47k78k108k139k170k '11'20'16

Check BN08 GVU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,754 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage158,219 miles
Since last MOT+19,517 miles
PASS
Mileage138,702 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage136,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage132,799 miles
Since last MOT+21,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,879 miles
Since last MOT+17,700 miles
PASS
Mileage93,179 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,214 miles
PASS
Mileage79,962 miles
Since last MOT+16,639 miles
PASS
Mileage63,323 miles
Since last MOT+16,100 miles
PASS
Mileage47,223 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 GVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 GVU

What car is BN08 GVU?

BN08 GVU is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 GVU?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 GVU was 169,754 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 GVU passed its MOT?

BN08 GVU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2020.

Is BN08 GVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN08 GVU 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 BN08 GVU?

BN08 GVU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.