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YR08 MXU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 40,024 miles on the clock, averaging 1,965 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 MXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,965

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 reading40,024 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,965
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR08 MXU 12k19k26k33k40k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage37,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage35,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage34,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage32,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage31,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage29,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage26,042 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage23,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage21,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage19,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage17,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage15,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage13,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage12,469 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 MXU

What car is YR08 MXU?

YR08 MXU is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 MXU was 40,024 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 MXU passed its MOT?

YR08 MXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2025.

Is YR08 MXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 MXU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YR08 MXU?

YR08 MXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.