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FM08 HTE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 165,279 miles on the clock, averaging 10,350 miles per year, above 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 FM08 HTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,279
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,350

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 reading165,279 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,118
Average per year10,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM08 HTE 82k103k124k145k165k '11'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage159,161 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage148,956 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,843 miles
PASS
Mileage133,869 miles
Since last MOT+14,416 miles
PASS
Mileage119,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,453 miles
Since last MOT+16,217 miles
PASS
Mileage103,236 miles
Since last MOT+13,206 miles
PASS
Mileage90,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage83,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage82,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,335 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

RegistrationFM08 HTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FM08 HTE

What car is FM08 HTE?

FM08 HTE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FM08 HTE?

The last recorded mileage for FM08 HTE was 165,279 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM08 HTE passed its MOT?

FM08 HTE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2019.

Is FM08 HTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM08 HTE 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 FM08 HTE?

FM08 HTE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.