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RE08 FMU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 110,972 miles on the clock, averaging 5,854 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 RE08 FMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,854

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 reading110,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,973
Average per year5,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 FMU 22k45k67k89k111k '11'26'19

Check RE08 FMU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage101,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage95,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage87,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage80,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
PASS
Mileage70,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage62,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage57,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage50,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage45,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage39,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage35,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage32,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage26,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage22,474 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

RegistrationRE08 FMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 FMU

What car is RE08 FMU?

RE08 FMU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 FMU was 110,972 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 FMU passed its MOT?

RE08 FMU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.

Is RE08 FMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 FMU 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 RE08 FMU?

RE08 FMU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.