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MA08 UCE

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 81,218 miles on the clock, averaging 4,083 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 UCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,083

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 reading81,218 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 UCE 28k41k54k68k81k '11'24'18

Check MA08 UCE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
PASS
Mileage74,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage69,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage67,429 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage63,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage57,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage53,548 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage52,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage48,102 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage45,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage37,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage31,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage27,507 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 UCE

What car is MA08 UCE?

MA08 UCE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 UCE?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 UCE was 81,218 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 UCE passed its MOT?

MA08 UCE has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2024.

Is MA08 UCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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