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BW57 GLY

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 149,620 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BW57 GLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW57 GLY 39k67k94k122k150k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,620 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,619 miles
Since last MOT+25,674 miles
PASS
Mileage123,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,945 miles
Since last MOT+17,115 miles
PASS
Mileage106,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage98,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage95,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage88,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,711 miles
Since last MOT+709 miles
PASS
Mileage88,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,539 miles
PASS
Mileage82,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage65,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage57,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage48,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage39,030 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,943 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About BW57 GLY

What car is BW57 GLY?

BW57 GLY is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BW57 GLY?

The last recorded mileage for BW57 GLY was 149,620 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW57 GLY passed its MOT?

BW57 GLY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2023.

Is BW57 GLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW57 GLY 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 BW57 GLY?

BW57 GLY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.