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DF08 VKV

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 131,404 miles on the clock, averaging 8,100 miles per year, around 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 DF08 VKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,100

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 reading131,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,187
Average per year8,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF08 VKV 38k61k85k108k131k '11'23'17

Check DF08 VKV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage126,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage120,751 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage116,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage111,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage106,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,367 miles
PASS
Mileage96,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage84,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage73,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOT+10,944 miles
PASS
Mileage50,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,217 miles
PASS
Mileage37,798 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DF08 VKV

What car is DF08 VKV?

DF08 VKV is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DF08 VKV?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 VKV was 131,404 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 VKV passed its MOT?

DF08 VKV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2023.

Is DF08 VKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF08 VKV 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 DF08 VKV?

DF08 VKV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.