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CE08 XAY

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBronze
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 88,152 miles on the clock, averaging 4,500 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 XAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,797
Average per year4,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 XAY 23k39k55k72k88k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage85,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage82,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage80,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage78,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage76,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage72,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage68,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage63,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage60,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage56,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage51,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage35,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,159 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage22,798 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 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 XAY

What car is CE08 XAY?

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

What is the mileage of CE08 XAY?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 XAY was 88,152 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 XAY passed its MOT?

CE08 XAY has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is CE08 XAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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