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ML08 CMU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 157,496 miles on the clock, averaging 9,538 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for ML08 CMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,538

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,496 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML08 CMU 30k62k94k126k157k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,496 miles
Since last MOT+28,273 miles
PASS
Mileage129,223 miles
Since last MOT+11,876 miles
PASS
Mileage117,347 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,346 miles
Since last MOT+12,821 miles
PASS
Mileage104,525 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage95,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage86,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,835 miles
PASS
Mileage75,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage68,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage60,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage55,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage47,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage41,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage35,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage30,499 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage29,721 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 CMU

What car is ML08 CMU?

ML08 CMU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 CMU?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 CMU was 157,496 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 CMU passed its MOT?

ML08 CMU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2024.

Is ML08 CMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 CMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML08 CMU?

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