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CE08 VRU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 79,373 miles on the clock, averaging 4,582 miles per year, well 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 VRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,582

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,373 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,582
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE08 VRU 13k29k46k63k79k '11'25'18

Check CE08 VRU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage75,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage70,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage65,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage61,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage57,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage49,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage44,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage39,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage33,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage30,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage26,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage21,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage16,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage12,803 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 VRU
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 VRU

What car is CE08 VRU?

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

What is the mileage of CE08 VRU?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 VRU was 79,373 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 VRU passed its MOT?

CE08 VRU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is CE08 VRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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