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BL08 NGN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 130,754 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 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 NGN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,235

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

Below average
Latest reading130,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,404
Average per year7,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 NGN 22k49k76k104k131k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,754 miles
Since last MOT+12,404 miles
PASS
Mileage118,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage111,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage94,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage85,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage80,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage77,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage73,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage67,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage60,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage53,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage36,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage30,602 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage21,842 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 NGN
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 NGN

What car is BL08 NGN?

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

What is the mileage of BL08 NGN?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 NGN was 130,754 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 NGN passed its MOT?

BL08 NGN has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2026.

Is BL08 NGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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