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BV08 URE

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 170,347 miles on the clock, averaging 4,670 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV08 URE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
170,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2010
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading170,347 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV08 URE 100k118k135k153k170k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,347 miles
Since last MOT+14,682 miles
PASS
Mileage155,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,665 miles
Since last MOT+11,323 miles
PASS
Mileage144,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage137,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage135,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage134,804 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage133,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage131,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage129,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage128,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage125,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage121,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage112,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage105,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 URE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BV08 URE

What car is BV08 URE?

BV08 URE is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BV08 URE?

The last recorded mileage for BV08 URE was 170,347 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV08 URE passed its MOT?

BV08 URE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is BV08 URE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 URE 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 BV08 URE?

BV08 URE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.