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RF08 HLR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 174,085 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 HLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,878
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 HLR 42k75k108k141k174k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage174,085 miles
Since last MOT+20,878 miles
PASS
Mileage153,207 miles
Since last MOT+224 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage141,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage138,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage136,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage130,024 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage121,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage112,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,949 miles
PASS
Mileage103,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,419 miles
PASS
Mileage92,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOT+16,470 miles
PASS
Mileage66,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,638 miles
PASS
Mileage52,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage41,953 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

RegistrationRF08 HLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 HLR

What car is RF08 HLR?

RF08 HLR is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RF08 HLR?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 HLR was 174,085 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 HLR passed its MOT?

RF08 HLR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jul 2024.

Is RF08 HLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF08 HLR 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 RF08 HLR?

RF08 HLR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.