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AF08 JLU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 113,563 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 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 AF08 JLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,429

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

Below average
Latest reading113,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,328
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF08 JLU 30k51k72k93k114k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage107,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage102,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage99,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage95,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage88,660 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage84,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage78,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage76,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage69,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage59,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage39,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage29,921 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AF08 JLU

What car is AF08 JLU?

AF08 JLU is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AF08 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for AF08 JLU was 113,563 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF08 JLU passed its MOT?

AF08 JLU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2024.

Is AF08 JLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF08 JLU 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 AF08 JLU?

AF08 JLU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.