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YR08 VXL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 228,065 miles on the clock, averaging 15,188 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 VXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,188

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 reading228,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,916
Average per year15,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 VXL 118k145k173k200k228k '11'18'14

Check YR08 VXL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage218,149 miles
Since last MOT+17,150 miles
PASS
Mileage200,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,999 miles
Since last MOT+29,911 miles
PASS
Mileage171,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage156,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,500 miles
Since last MOT+19,460 miles
PASS
Mileage137,040 miles
Since last MOT+19,302 miles
PASS
Mileage117,738 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 VXL

What car is YR08 VXL?

YR08 VXL is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 VXL?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 VXL was 228,065 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 VXL passed its MOT?

YR08 VXL has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2018.

Is YR08 VXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 VXL 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 YR08 VXL?

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