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CE08 XEL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 1753cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 142,965 miles on the clock, averaging 8,932 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE08 XEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,932

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 reading142,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,477
Average per year8,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 XEL 47k71k95k119k143k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage141,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage139,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage135,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage132,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage128,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage124,190 miles
Since last MOT+14,451 miles
PASS
Mileage109,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,405 miles
PASS
Mileage93,334 miles
Since last MOT+16,344 miles
PASS
Mileage76,990 miles
Since last MOT+19,800 miles
PASS
Mileage57,190 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage47,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,099 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 XEL

What car is CE08 XEL?

CE08 XEL is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 XEL was 142,965 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 XEL passed its MOT?

CE08 XEL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2021.

Is CE08 XEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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