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RX08 KAO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 109,472 miles on the clock, averaging 7,947 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for RX08 KAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,947

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX08 KAO 18k41k64k87k109k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,472 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage102,780 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,842 miles
Since last MOT+21,772 miles
PASS
Mileage80,070 miles
Since last MOT+446 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,624 miles
Since last MOT+16,584 miles
PASS
Mileage63,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage63,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage57,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage53,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage48,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage40,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage34,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage29,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage23,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage18,102 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,101 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

RegistrationRX08 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RX08 KAO

What car is RX08 KAO?

RX08 KAO is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RX08 KAO?

The last recorded mileage for RX08 KAO was 109,472 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX08 KAO passed its MOT?

RX08 KAO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2023.

Is RX08 KAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX08 KAO 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 RX08 KAO?

RX08 KAO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.