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AC53 JBC

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 108,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,941 miles per year, 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 AC53 JBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,941

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 reading108,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,706
Average per year6,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AC53 JBC 16k39k62k85k108k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage97,715 miles
Since last MOT+15,095 miles
PASS
Mileage82,620 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,217 miles
PASS
Mileage70,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage63,934 miles
Since last MOT+19,193 miles
PASS
Mileage44,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage43,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,074 miles
PASS
Mileage36,011 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage35,103 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage33,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage30,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage27,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage24,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage20,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage16,256 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

RegistrationAC53 JBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAC — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AC53 JBC

What car is AC53 JBC?

AC53 JBC is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AC53 JBC?

The last recorded mileage for AC53 JBC was 108,421 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AC53 JBC passed its MOT?

AC53 JBC has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2024.

Is AC53 JBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AC53 JBC 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 AC53 JBC?

AC53 JBC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.