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MA08 BUH

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
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 1997cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 47,512 miles on the clock, averaging 3,178 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 BUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,178

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,652
Average per year3,178
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA08 BUH 17k24k32k40k48k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage44,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage42,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage38,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage36,121 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage32,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage28,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage24,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage20,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage16,726 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 BUH

What car is MA08 BUH?

MA08 BUH is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 BUH?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 BUH was 47,512 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 BUH passed its MOT?

MA08 BUH has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2020.

Is MA08 BUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 BUH 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 MA08 BUH?

MA08 BUH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.