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PL08 UPJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 127,044 miles on the clock, averaging 5,957 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 UPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,957

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

Below average
Latest reading127,044 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,469
Average per year5,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 UPJ 46k66k86k107k127k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,044 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage115,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage108,444 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage102,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage97,666 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage94,528 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage97,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage88,832 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage83,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage78,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage72,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage67,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage61,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage54,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage45,824 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 UPJ

What car is PL08 UPJ?

PL08 UPJ is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 UPJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 UPJ was 127,044 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 UPJ passed its MOT?

PL08 UPJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2025.

Is PL08 UPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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