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CE08 VRC

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 131,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,714 miles per year, around 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 VRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,714

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 VRC 20k48k76k104k132k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,823 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage123,366 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage113,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
PASS
Mileage95,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage86,519 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage79,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage69,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage66,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage57,321 miles
FAIL
Mileage321,030 miles
Since last MOT+269,496 miles
PASS
Mileage51,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage45,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage39,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage32,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage27,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage19,888 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 VRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 VRC

What car is CE08 VRC?

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

What is the mileage of CE08 VRC?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 VRC was 131,823 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 VRC passed its MOT?

CE08 VRC has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is CE08 VRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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