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BT08 LJK

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 170,470 miles on the clock, averaging 11,987 miles per year, above 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 BT08 LJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,987

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,657
Average per year11,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT08 LJK 44k76k107k139k170k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage170,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage164,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage159,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage154,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,963 miles
PASS
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage129,082 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,790 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage114,611 miles
Since last MOT+13,121 miles
PASS
Mileage101,490 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,436 miles
Since last MOT+13,317 miles
PASS
Mileage88,119 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage74,728 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage59,826 miles
Since last MOT+15,665 miles
PASS
Mileage44,161 miles

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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

RegistrationBT08 LJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BT08 LJK

What car is BT08 LJK?

BT08 LJK is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BT08 LJK?

The last recorded mileage for BT08 LJK was 170,470 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT08 LJK passed its MOT?

BT08 LJK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Nov 2021.

Is BT08 LJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT08 LJK 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 BT08 LJK?

BT08 LJK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.