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AP08 YFB

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 109,199 miles on the clock, averaging 21,195 miles per year, above 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 AP08 YFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
21,195

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading109,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year21,195
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP08 YFB 87k93k98k104k109k '11'12'12

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,199 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,196 miles
Since last MOT+22,117 miles
PASS
Mileage87,079 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

RegistrationAP08 YFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AP08 YFB

What car is AP08 YFB?

AP08 YFB is an purple Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Norwich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AP08 YFB?

The last recorded mileage for AP08 YFB was 109,199 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP08 YFB passed its MOT?

AP08 YFB has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jul 2012.

Is AP08 YFB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP08 YFB 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 AP08 YFB?

AP08 YFB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.