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BN08 JXU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 98,803 miles on the clock, averaging 8,450 miles per year, around 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 BN08 JXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,617
Average per year8,450
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN08 JXU 51k63k75k87k99k '11'16'14

Check BN08 JXU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage92,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage86,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage79,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage72,105 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage61,663 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage51,335 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 JXU

What car is BN08 JXU?

BN08 JXU is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 JXU?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 JXU was 98,803 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 JXU passed its MOT?

BN08 JXU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.

Is BN08 JXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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