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MA08 BWJ

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 82,793 miles on the clock, averaging 5,986 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 BWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,793
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
5,986

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,067
Average per year5,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 BWJ 20k36k51k67k83k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage78,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage57,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage48,385 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage38,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage27,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage26,037 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage20,002 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 BWJ

What car is MA08 BWJ?

MA08 BWJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 BWJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 BWJ was 82,793 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 BWJ passed its MOT?

MA08 BWJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is MA08 BWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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