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BL08 HKJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 99,936 miles on the clock, averaging 7,073 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 BL08 HKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,073

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,936 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,073
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL08 HKJ 17k38k59k79k100k '11'23'18

Check BL08 HKJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage90,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage83,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage78,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage72,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage67,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,410 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage57,689 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage48,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage23,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage21,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage17,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,266 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

RegistrationBL08 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 HKJ

What car is BL08 HKJ?

BL08 HKJ is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 HKJ?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 HKJ was 99,936 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 HKJ passed its MOT?

BL08 HKJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is BL08 HKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 HKJ 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 BL08 HKJ?

BL08 HKJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.