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BD08 HNJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 159,715 miles on the clock, averaging 9,213 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 HNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,213

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,169
Average per year9,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 HNJ 28k61k94k127k160k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage157,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage150,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,849 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
PASS
Mileage150,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage147,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage145,551 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage138,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage132,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage124,308 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage117,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,125 miles
Since last MOT+18,325 miles
PASS
Mileage98,800 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,765 miles
Since last MOT+22,069 miles
PASS
Mileage76,696 miles
Since last MOT+20,779 miles
PASS
Mileage55,917 miles
Since last MOT+17,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,911 miles
Since last MOT+11,220 miles
PASS
Mileage27,691 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 HNJ

What car is BD08 HNJ?

BD08 HNJ is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 HNJ?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 HNJ was 159,715 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 HNJ passed its MOT?

BD08 HNJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is BD08 HNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD08 HNJ 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 BD08 HNJ?

BD08 HNJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.