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MT08 VBU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 98,271 miles on the clock, averaging 5,006 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 VBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,006

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,857
Average per year5,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 VBU 23k42k61k80k98k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage94,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage93,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage89,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage87,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage83,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage82,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage78,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage74,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage67,826 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage57,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage46,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage39,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage33,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage26,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage23,391 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 VBU

What car is MT08 VBU?

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

What is the mileage of MT08 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 VBU was 98,271 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 VBU passed its MOT?

MT08 VBU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is MT08 VBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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