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BN08 LTX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 164,820 miles on the clock, averaging 10,921 miles per year, above 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 LTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,921

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 reading164,820 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,439
Average per year10,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 LTX 44k74k104k135k165k '11'22'16

Check BN08 LTX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage160,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage151,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,378 miles
Since last MOT+18,005 miles
PASS
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage128,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage119,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage105,376 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage99,271 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,270 miles
Since last MOT+17,234 miles
PASS
Mileage82,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,036 miles
Since last MOT+17,057 miles
PASS
Mileage64,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage55,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage48,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage43,848 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

RegistrationBN08 LTX
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 LTX

What car is BN08 LTX?

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

What is the mileage of BN08 LTX?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 LTX was 164,820 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 LTX passed its MOT?

BN08 LTX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 6 Apr 2022.

Is BN08 LTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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