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BN08 CEA

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 123,227 miles on the clock, averaging 13,574 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 CEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,574

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Average per year13,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 CEA 40k61k82k102k123k '11'17'15

Check BN08 CEA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,227 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,138 miles
Since last MOT+39,723 miles
PASS
Mileage83,415 miles
Since last MOT+24,409 miles
PASS
Mileage59,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage49,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage45,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage40,203 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 CEA

What car is BN08 CEA?

BN08 CEA is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 CEA?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 CEA was 123,227 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 CEA passed its MOT?

BN08 CEA has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Mar 2017.

Is BN08 CEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN08 CEA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BN08 CEA?

BN08 CEA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.