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DX08 VHY

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 174,650 miles on the clock, averaging 12,050 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX08 VHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,050

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,235
Average per year12,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX08 VHY 32k68k103k139k175k '11'23'18

Check DX08 VHY

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage168,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,415 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage154,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage144,689 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,674 miles
Since last MOT+15,160 miles
PASS
Mileage129,514 miles
Since last MOT+18,090 miles
PASS
Mileage111,424 miles
Since last MOT+16,397 miles
PASS
Mileage95,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage86,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage79,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,541 miles
Since last MOT+11,395 miles
PASS
Mileage68,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,614 miles
PASS
Mileage59,532 miles
Since last MOT+18,057 miles
PASS
Mileage41,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage32,114 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DX08 VHY

What car is DX08 VHY?

DX08 VHY is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DX08 VHY?

The last recorded mileage for DX08 VHY was 174,650 miles, recorded on 31 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX08 VHY passed its MOT?

DX08 VHY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2023.

Is DX08 VHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX08 VHY 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 DX08 VHY?

DX08 VHY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.