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MA08 FHM

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
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 1798cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 77,799 miles on the clock, averaging 4,109 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 FHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,799
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,109

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,933
Average per year4,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 FHM 18k33k48k63k78k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage74,866 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage72,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage68,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage65,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage62,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage58,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage53,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage46,904 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
PASS
Mileage46,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage42,890 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage33,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage28,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage17,687 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 FHM

What car is MA08 FHM?

MA08 FHM is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 FHM?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 FHM was 77,799 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 FHM passed its MOT?

MA08 FHM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is MA08 FHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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