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RO08 YYM

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 153,916 miles on the clock, averaging 6,845 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 RO08 YYM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,845

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,916 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 YYM 50k76k102k128k154k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,916 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage146,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage144,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage135,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage131,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage126,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage123,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage120,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage116,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage112,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage104,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,867 miles
PASS
Mileage96,059 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage90,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage84,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage81,396 miles
Since last MOT+15,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,165 miles
Since last MOT+16,426 miles
PASS
Mileage49,739 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

RegistrationRO08 YYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 YYM

What car is RO08 YYM?

RO08 YYM is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 YYM?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 YYM was 153,916 miles, recorded on 14 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 YYM passed its MOT?

RO08 YYM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2026.

Is RO08 YYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 YYM 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 RO08 YYM?

RO08 YYM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.