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ML08 BDU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 160,718 miles on the clock, averaging 9,674 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML08 BDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,674

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,674
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML08 BDU 30k63k95k128k161k '11'24'17

Check ML08 BDU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,718 miles
Since last MOT+13,475 miles
PASS
Mileage147,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage139,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage130,877 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage122,489 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,818 miles
PASS
Mileage108,539 miles
Since last MOT+12,620 miles
PASS
Mileage95,919 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage86,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage77,024 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage68,670 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage50,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage44,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+14,564 miles
PASS
Mileage30,039 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 BDU

What car is ML08 BDU?

ML08 BDU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 BDU?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 BDU was 160,718 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 BDU passed its MOT?

ML08 BDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2024.

Is ML08 BDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 BDU 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 ML08 BDU?

ML08 BDU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.