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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 152,873 miles on the clock, averaging 14,164 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 BV08 RLO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,873 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,530 |
| Average per year | 14,164 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV08 RLO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BV08 RLO
What car is BV08 RLO?
BV08 RLO is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BV08 RLO?
The last recorded mileage for BV08 RLO was 152,873 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV08 RLO passed its MOT?
BV08 RLO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.
Is BV08 RLO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 RLO 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 BV08 RLO?
BV08 RLO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.