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MF08 XBC

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 1798cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 13 (50% pass rate). It has 128,788 miles on the clock, averaging 8,603 miles per year, around 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 MF08 XBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
50%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,603

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,510
Average per year8,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 XBC 14k42k71k100k129k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage128,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage123,278 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage117,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,809 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage110,249 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,247 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage99,595 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage94,760 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage88,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage82,425 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage69,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,781 miles
Since last MOT+12,379 miles
PASS
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage44,623 miles
Since last MOT+17,424 miles
PASS
Mileage27,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,199 miles
Since last MOT+13,689 miles
PASS
Mileage13,510 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.

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

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 XBC

What car is MF08 XBC?

MF08 XBC is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 XBC?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 XBC was 128,788 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 XBC passed its MOT?

MF08 XBC has had 26 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (13 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 8 Aug 2024.

Is MF08 XBC ULEZ compliant?

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

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