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NC08 SHZ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 162,775 miles on the clock, averaging 3,093 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NC08 SHZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
162,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,093

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

Low mileage
Latest reading162,775 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC08 SHZ 117k129k140k151k163k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,775 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage162,434 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage161,960 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage161,665 miles
Since last MOT+583 miles
PASS
Mileage161,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage160,063 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,062 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage159,522 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage158,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage156,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage155,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage154,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage150,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage148,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage145,343 miles
Since last MOT+27,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,495 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NC08 SHZ

What car is NC08 SHZ?

NC08 SHZ is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NC08 SHZ?

The last recorded mileage for NC08 SHZ was 162,775 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC08 SHZ passed its MOT?

NC08 SHZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is NC08 SHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC08 SHZ 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 NC08 SHZ?

NC08 SHZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.