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MT08 VEX

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 200,180 miles on the clock, averaging 15,459 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 VEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,459

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,685
Average per year15,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 VEX 44k83k122k161k200k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage193,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage191,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage184,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage182,922 miles
Since last MOT+20,112 miles
PASS
Mileage162,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,810 miles
Since last MOT+25,842 miles
PASS
Mileage136,968 miles
Since last MOT+27,150 miles
PASS
Mileage109,818 miles
Since last MOT+24,779 miles
PASS
Mileage85,039 miles
Since last MOT+23,985 miles
PASS
Mileage61,054 miles
Since last MOT+17,423 miles
PASS
Mileage43,631 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 VEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 VEX

What car is MT08 VEX?

MT08 VEX is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 VEX?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 VEX was 200,180 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 VEX passed its MOT?

MT08 VEX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2021.

Is MT08 VEX ULEZ compliant?

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

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