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MT08 VHL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 115,421 miles on the clock, averaging 5,996 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 VHL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,996

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

Below average
Latest reading115,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 VHL 25k48k70k93k115k '11'26'20

Check MT08 VHL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage112,840 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage108,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage101,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage92,536 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage87,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,202 miles
PASS
Mileage76,724 miles
Since last MOT+13,156 miles
PASS
Mileage63,568 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
PASS
Mileage63,447 miles
Since last MOT+14,880 miles
PASS
Mileage48,567 miles
Since last MOT+13,438 miles
PASS
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage25,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 VHL

What car is MT08 VHL?

MT08 VHL is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 VHL?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 VHL was 115,421 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 VHL passed its MOT?

MT08 VHL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is MT08 VHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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