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ML08 WXY

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 75,170 miles on the clock, averaging 4,337 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 ML08 WXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,096
Average per year4,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML08 WXY 31k42k53k64k75k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage74,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,515 miles
PASS
Mileage72,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage70,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage68,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage61,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage49,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage40,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,289 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

RegistrationML08 WXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 WXY

What car is ML08 WXY?

ML08 WXY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 WXY?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 WXY was 75,170 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 WXY passed its MOT?

ML08 WXY has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2021.

Is ML08 WXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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