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YY08 VXM

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 78,587 miles on the clock, averaging 6,733 miles per year, 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 YY08 VXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,587
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
6,733

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,292
Average per year6,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY08 VXM 30k42k54k66k79k '11'18'16

Check YY08 VXM

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage74,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage70,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage59,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage52,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage43,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,190 miles
PASS
Mileage29,537 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

RegistrationYY08 VXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YY08 VXM

What car is YY08 VXM?

YY08 VXM is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Beverley in 2008.

What is the mileage of YY08 VXM?

The last recorded mileage for YY08 VXM was 78,587 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY08 VXM passed its MOT?

YY08 VXM has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2018.

Is YY08 VXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY08 VXM 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 YY08 VXM?

YY08 VXM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.