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MT08 VBL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,009 miles on the clock, averaging 6,994 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 VBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,994

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 reading115,009 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 VBL 21k44k68k91k115k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage110,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage103,111 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage95,695 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,694 miles
Since last MOT+16,450 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,241 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage68,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage63,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage57,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage50,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage44,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage39,683 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage33,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage27,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage20,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 VBL

What car is MT08 VBL?

MT08 VBL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 VBL?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 VBL was 115,009 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 VBL passed its MOT?

MT08 VBL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2024.

Is MT08 VBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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