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CV08 RDU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 119,181 miles on the clock, averaging 5,421 miles per year, 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 CV08 RDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,421

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

Below average
Latest reading119,181 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV08 RDU 36k57k77k98k119k '11'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage112,512 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage104,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage102,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage98,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage91,931 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage86,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage80,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage73,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage66,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage61,229 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage53,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage44,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage40,948 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage35,735 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
PASS
Mileage35,666 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

RegistrationCV08 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CV08 RDU

What car is CV08 RDU?

CV08 RDU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CV08 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for CV08 RDU was 119,181 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV08 RDU passed its MOT?

CV08 RDU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is CV08 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV08 RDU 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 CV08 RDU?

CV08 RDU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.