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BN08 EBJ

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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 134,216 miles on the clock, averaging 7,159 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 EBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,159

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 reading134,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,012
Average per year7,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 EBJ 35k60k85k109k134k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage132,204 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage130,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage127,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage121,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage117,290 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage110,223 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage103,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage95,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage86,191 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,999 miles
Since last MOT+10,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage64,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage54,737 miles
Since last MOT+19,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,965 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

RegistrationBN08 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 EBJ

What car is BN08 EBJ?

BN08 EBJ is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 EBJ was 134,216 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 EBJ passed its MOT?

BN08 EBJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2024.

Is BN08 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN08 EBJ 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 BN08 EBJ?

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