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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 81,500 miles on the clock, averaging 4,718 miles per year, well below 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 VXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,500 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 48 |
| Average per year | 4,718 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV08 VXJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VXJ
What car is BV08 VXJ?
BV08 VXJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BV08 VXJ?
The last recorded mileage for BV08 VXJ was 81,500 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV08 VXJ passed its MOT?
BV08 VXJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.
Is BV08 VXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 VXJ 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 VXJ?
BV08 VXJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.