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FH08 VGZ

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 57,287 miles on the clock, averaging 3,515 miles per year, well 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 FH08 VGZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,287
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,515

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,287 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55
Average per year3,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH08 VGZ 5k18k31k44k57k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,287 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage51,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage49,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage46,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,551 miles
PASS
Mileage42,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage38,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage33,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage28,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage23,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage18,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage15,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage11,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage4,967 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
PASS
Mileage4,822 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

RegistrationFH08 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FH08 VGZ

What car is FH08 VGZ?

FH08 VGZ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FH08 VGZ?

The last recorded mileage for FH08 VGZ was 57,287 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH08 VGZ passed its MOT?

FH08 VGZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2026.

Is FH08 VGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH08 VGZ 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 FH08 VGZ?

FH08 VGZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.