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LA08 UPD

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 149,446 miles on the clock, averaging 9,656 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 UPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,656

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 reading149,446 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,116
Average per year9,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 UPD 75k94k112k131k149k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage143,330 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,134 miles
PASS
Mileage142,184 miles
Since last MOT+969 miles
PASS
Mileage141,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage129,541 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage116,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,219 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage104,226 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage90,084 miles
Since last MOT+14,837 miles
PASS
Mileage75,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,247 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 UPD

What car is LA08 UPD?

LA08 UPD is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 UPD?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 UPD was 149,446 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 UPD passed its MOT?

LA08 UPD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2019.

Is LA08 UPD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 UPD 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 LA08 UPD?

LA08 UPD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.