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GL57 VBE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 159,337 miles on the clock, averaging 11,621 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 VBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,621

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 reading159,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,058
Average per year11,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 VBE 21k56k90k125k159k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,337 miles
Since last MOT+16,058 miles
PASS
Mileage143,279 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,184 miles
Since last MOT+13,925 miles
PASS
Mileage129,259 miles
Since last MOT+13,672 miles
PASS
Mileage115,587 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,473 miles
Since last MOT+13,195 miles
PASS
Mileage102,278 miles
Since last MOT+16,891 miles
PASS
Mileage85,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,387 miles
Since last MOT+35,826 miles
PASS
Mileage49,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,749 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage34,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage30,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage28,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage24,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage21,041 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 VBE

What car is GL57 VBE?

GL57 VBE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 VBE?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 VBE was 159,337 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 VBE passed its MOT?

GL57 VBE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is GL57 VBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 VBE 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 GL57 VBE?

GL57 VBE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.