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LX08 VPL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1560cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 90,526 miles on the clock, averaging 8,708 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for LX08 VPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,708

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,623
Average per year8,708
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX08 VPL 22k39k56k73k91k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage82,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage78,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage71,753 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage71,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage64,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage53,552 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage42,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage32,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage22,020 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LX08 VPL

What car is LX08 VPL?

LX08 VPL is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2008.

What is the mileage of LX08 VPL?

The last recorded mileage for LX08 VPL was 90,526 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX08 VPL passed its MOT?

LX08 VPL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2019.

Is LX08 VPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX08 VPL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LX08 VPL?

LX08 VPL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.