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RA57 YLG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 1798cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 78,673 miles on the clock, averaging 4,219 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 YLG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,217
Average per year4,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 YLG 16k32k47k63k79k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage76,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage74,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage72,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage67,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage63,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage60,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage58,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage54,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage49,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,450 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage37,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage27,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage21,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage16,074 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 YLG

What car is RA57 YLG?

RA57 YLG is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 YLG?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 YLG was 78,673 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 YLG passed its MOT?

RA57 YLG has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is RA57 YLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 YLG 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 RA57 YLG?

RA57 YLG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.