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BN08 TWA

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 168,893 miles on the clock, averaging 9,435 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 TWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,435

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 reading168,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,449
Average per year9,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 TWA 62k89k116k142k169k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage166,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage164,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage160,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,030 miles
PASS
Mileage148,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage139,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,368 miles
Since last MOT+12,977 miles
PASS
Mileage126,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage119,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage107,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,282 miles
Since last MOT+20,171 miles
PASS
Mileage62,111 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 TWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 TWA

What car is BN08 TWA?

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

What is the mileage of BN08 TWA?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 TWA was 168,893 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 TWA passed its MOT?

BN08 TWA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2023.

Is BN08 TWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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