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CE08 VTA

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
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 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 77,211 miles on the clock, averaging 3,882 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 CE08 VTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,882

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,490
Average per year3,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 VTA 22k36k49k63k77k '11'25'19

Check CE08 VTA

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage72,721 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage68,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage65,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage62,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,884 miles
PASS
Mileage60,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage56,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage52,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage49,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage46,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage42,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage38,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage32,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage26,655 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage21,745 miles

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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

RegistrationCE08 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 VTA

What car is CE08 VTA?

CE08 VTA is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 VTA was 77,211 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 VTA passed its MOT?

CE08 VTA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.

Is CE08 VTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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