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MT08 SFO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 104,847 miles on the clock, averaging 6,225 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 SFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,225

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

Below average
Latest reading104,847 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 SFO 32k50k68k87k105k '11'23'17

Check MT08 SFO

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage96,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage91,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage81,715 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage71,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage63,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage53,451 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,038 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage39,804 miles
Since last MOT+876 miles
PASS
Mileage38,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
PASS
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage34,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage32,144 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

RegistrationMT08 SFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 SFO

What car is MT08 SFO?

MT08 SFO is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 SFO?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 SFO was 104,847 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 SFO passed its MOT?

MT08 SFO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2023.

Is MT08 SFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT08 SFO 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 MT08 SFO?

MT08 SFO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.