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PL08 UPB

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 158,547 miles on the clock, averaging 6,785 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 UPB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,785

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 reading158,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,156
Average per year6,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 UPB 57k83k108k133k159k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,547 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage157,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage156,136 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage153,921 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage151,670 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage149,314 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage147,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage145,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage139,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage129,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage120,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage111,055 miles
Since last MOT+23,014 miles
PASS
Mileage88,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage79,341 miles
Since last MOT+22,151 miles
PASS
Mileage57,190 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationPL08 UPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 UPB

What car is PL08 UPB?

PL08 UPB is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 UPB?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 UPB was 158,547 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 UPB passed its MOT?

PL08 UPB has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is PL08 UPB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 UPB 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 PL08 UPB?

PL08 UPB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.