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YT08 XAR

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 87,531 miles on the clock, averaging 4,294 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 YT08 XAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,345
Average per year4,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 XAR 23k39k55k71k88k '11'26'20

Check YT08 XAR

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,531 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage78,186 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage77,049 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,020 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage74,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage71,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage67,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage62,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage56,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage49,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage44,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage32,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage27,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage22,927 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

RegistrationYT08 XAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 XAR

What car is YT08 XAR?

YT08 XAR is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YT08 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 XAR was 87,531 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 XAR passed its MOT?

YT08 XAR has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Apr 2026.

Is YT08 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT08 XAR 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 YT08 XAR?

YT08 XAR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.