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PL08 UPT

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 97,642 miles on the clock, averaging 6,689 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 UPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,689

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 UPT 18k38k58k78k98k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,642 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage92,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage82,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage70,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage66,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage60,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage52,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage36,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage31,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage28,064 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage24,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage17,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 UPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 UPT

What car is PL08 UPT?

PL08 UPT is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 UPT?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 UPT was 97,642 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 UPT passed its MOT?

PL08 UPT has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is PL08 UPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 UPT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is PL08 UPT?

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