Vehicle summary
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 1798cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 74,529 miles on the clock, averaging 2,710 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BN08 ELJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,529 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 546 |
| Average per year | 2,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN08 ELJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BN08 ELJ
What car is BN08 ELJ?
BN08 ELJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BN08 ELJ?
The last recorded mileage for BN08 ELJ was 74,529 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN08 ELJ passed its MOT?
BN08 ELJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.
Is BN08 ELJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN08 ELJ 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 ELJ?
BN08 ELJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.