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RF08 HRU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 172,258 miles on the clock, averaging 11,974 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 HRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,974

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,505
Average per year11,974
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF08 HRU 51k81k112k142k172k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,505 miles
PASS
Mileage160,753 miles
Since last MOT+13,503 miles
PASS
Mileage147,250 miles
Since last MOT+14,617 miles
PASS
Mileage132,633 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage126,165 miles
Since last MOT+12,002 miles
PASS
Mileage114,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,163 miles
Since last MOT+11,570 miles
PASS
Mileage102,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage91,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage81,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,465 miles
PASS
Mileage67,727 miles
Since last MOT+16,563 miles
PASS
Mileage51,164 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 HRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 HRU

What car is RF08 HRU?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 HRU?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 HRU was 172,258 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 HRU passed its MOT?

RF08 HRU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2021.

Is RF08 HRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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