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YR58 VEL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 22,948 miles on the clock, averaging 3,151 miles per year, well below 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 YR58 VEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
22,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,151

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading22,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,101
Average per year3,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR58 VEL 3k8k13k18k23k '11'18'15

Check YR58 VEL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage22,948 miles
Since last MOT+15,101 miles
PASS
Mileage7,847 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
PASS
Mileage7,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage5,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage4,021 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage3,086 miles
Since last MOT+479 miles
PASS
Mileage2,607 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

RegistrationYR58 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About YR58 VEL

What car is YR58 VEL?

YR58 VEL is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR58 VEL?

The last recorded mileage for YR58 VEL was 22,948 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR58 VEL passed its MOT?

YR58 VEL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Mar 2018.

Is YR58 VEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR58 VEL 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 YR58 VEL?

YR58 VEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.