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MK08 EXM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 94,769 miles on the clock, averaging 3,273 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 MK08 EXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,273

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 reading94,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year3,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 EXM 47k59k71k83k95k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,769 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,757 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
PASS
Mileage94,559 miles
Since last MOT+787 miles
PASS
Mileage93,772 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage93,033 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
PASS
Mileage92,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage91,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage89,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage86,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage82,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage77,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage70,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage67,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage61,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage54,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage46,768 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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 EXM

What car is MK08 EXM?

MK08 EXM is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 EXM?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 EXM was 94,769 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 EXM passed its MOT?

MK08 EXM has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is MK08 EXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 EXM 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 MK08 EXM?

MK08 EXM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.