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MF08 COU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBronze
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 140,648 miles on the clock, averaging 7,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MF08 COU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,648
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
7,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,711
Average per year7,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 COU 40k65k90k116k141k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,711 miles
PASS
Mileage134,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage128,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage123,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage118,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage110,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,526 miles
PASS
Mileage102,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,450 miles
PASS
Mileage91,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,594 miles
PASS
Mileage80,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage76,319 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage71,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage54,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,256 miles
Since last MOT+13,943 miles
PASS
Mileage40,313 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

RegistrationMF08 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 COU

What car is MF08 COU?

MF08 COU is an bronze Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 COU?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 COU was 140,648 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 COU passed its MOT?

MF08 COU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2024.

Is MF08 COU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF08 COU 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 MF08 COU?

MF08 COU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.