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AX08 YLR

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 64,809 miles on the clock, averaging 2,117 miles per year, well 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 AX08 YLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2022
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
2,117

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,809 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,409
Average per year2,117
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX08 YLR 58k60k61k63k65k '22'25'23

Check AX08 YLR

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage61,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage60,056 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage58,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,177 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

RegistrationAX08 YLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 YLR

What car is AX08 YLR?

AX08 YLR is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX08 YLR?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 YLR was 64,809 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 YLR passed its MOT?

AX08 YLR has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.

Is AX08 YLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 YLR 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 AX08 YLR?

AX08 YLR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.