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AV08 MDJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Ipswich, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 100,778 miles on the clock, averaging 6,808 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 AV08 MDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,808

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,271
Average per year6,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV08 MDJ 10k33k55k78k101k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage93,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage86,021 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage78,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage70,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage63,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage61,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage59,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage54,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage49,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage40,214 miles
Since last MOT+9,440 miles
PASS
Mileage30,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,601 miles
PASS
Mileage21,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,142 miles
PASS
Mileage10,031 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

RegistrationAV08 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AV08 MDJ

What car is AV08 MDJ?

AV08 MDJ is an purple Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV08 MDJ?

The last recorded mileage for AV08 MDJ was 100,778 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV08 MDJ passed its MOT?

AV08 MDJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jun 2024.

Is AV08 MDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV08 MDJ 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 AV08 MDJ?

AV08 MDJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.