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CE08 AEL

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 111,415 miles on the clock, averaging 6,234 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for CE08 AEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,234

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,877
Average per year6,234
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE08 AEL 18k41k65k88k111k '11'26'18

Check CE08 AEL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage104,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage97,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage91,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage85,180 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage74,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage59,926 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage53,486 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage23,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage17,646 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 AEL

What car is CE08 AEL?

CE08 AEL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 AEL was 111,415 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 AEL passed its MOT?

CE08 AEL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is CE08 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE08 AEL 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 CE08 AEL?

CE08 AEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.