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YL08 ULR

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 90,978 miles on the clock, averaging 4,763 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for YL08 ULR

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,763

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL08 ULR 23k40k57k74k91k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,978 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage89,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage87,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage86,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage84,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage80,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage74,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage67,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage59,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage52,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage46,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage40,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage33,267 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage32,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage28,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage23,163 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

RegistrationYL08 ULR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YL08 ULR

What car is YL08 ULR?

YL08 ULR is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL08 ULR?

The last recorded mileage for YL08 ULR was 90,978 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL08 ULR passed its MOT?

YL08 ULR has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is YL08 ULR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL08 ULR 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 YL08 ULR?

YL08 ULR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.