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GL08 VLE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 75,047 miles on the clock, averaging 4,062 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,062

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 reading75,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,482
Average per year4,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VLE 25k38k50k63k75k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage72,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage69,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage67,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage66,022 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage62,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage53,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage48,067 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage44,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage39,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage35,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage25,313 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 VLE

What car is GL08 VLE?

GL08 VLE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 VLE?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VLE was 75,047 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VLE passed its MOT?

GL08 VLE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2023.

Is GL08 VLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 VLE 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 GL08 VLE?

GL08 VLE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.