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MK08 VUG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 150,860 miles on the clock, averaging 8,213 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 VUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,213

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year8,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 VUG 33k62k92k121k151k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,860 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,816 miles
Since last MOT+13,438 miles
PASS
Mileage137,378 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage128,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage120,162 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,159 miles
Since last MOT+12,227 miles
PASS
Mileage107,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage100,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage94,345 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage90,231 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage84,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage79,480 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage71,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage62,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage52,853 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage42,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage32,624 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 VUG

What car is MK08 VUG?

MK08 VUG is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 VUG?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 VUG was 150,860 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 VUG passed its MOT?

MK08 VUG has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2025.

Is MK08 VUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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