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MT08 VBO

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 42,904 miles on the clock, averaging 2,976 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 VBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,976

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 reading42,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,681
Average per year2,976
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT08 VBO 7k16k25k34k43k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage40,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage37,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage34,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage31,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage28,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage25,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage22,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage20,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage16,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage13,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage10,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage6,761 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 VBO

What car is MT08 VBO?

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

What is the mileage of MT08 VBO?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 VBO was 42,904 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 VBO passed its MOT?

MT08 VBO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2023.

Is MT08 VBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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