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WU08 BUV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 133,633 miles on the clock, averaging 9,942 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for WU08 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,942

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,633 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU08 BUV 48k70k91k112k134k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,633 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage125,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage122,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage111,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,231 miles
Since last MOT+15,948 miles
PASS
Mileage95,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,283 miles
Since last MOT+11,415 miles
PASS
Mileage83,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage72,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage64,849 miles
Since last MOT+16,441 miles
PASS
Mileage48,408 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WU08 BUV

What car is WU08 BUV?

WU08 BUV is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WU08 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for WU08 BUV was 133,633 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU08 BUV passed its MOT?

WU08 BUV has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2020.

Is WU08 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU08 BUV 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 WU08 BUV?

WU08 BUV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.