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CE08 VUT

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 119,375 miles on the clock, averaging 8,437 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for CE08 VUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,437

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 reading119,375 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 VUT 12k39k66k92k119k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage116,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage113,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage109,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage99,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,617 miles
Since last MOT+15,316 miles
PASS
Mileage84,301 miles
Since last MOT+15,397 miles
PASS
Mileage68,904 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage61,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage53,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,372 miles
PASS
Mileage41,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage35,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,275 miles
PASS
Mileage24,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage11,944 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
PASS
Mileage11,724 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 VUT

What car is CE08 VUT?

CE08 VUT is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 VUT?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 VUT was 119,375 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 VUT passed its MOT?

CE08 VUT has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2023.

Is CE08 VUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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