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CA08 LWG

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 104,740 miles on the clock, averaging 6,960 miles per year, below 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 CA08 LWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,960

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 LWG 23k43k64k84k105k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,740 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage102,307 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage97,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage88,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,195 miles
PASS
Mileage77,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,845 miles
PASS
Mileage65,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage60,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage53,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage44,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage37,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage30,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage22,934 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

RegistrationCA08 LWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 LWG

What car is CA08 LWG?

CA08 LWG is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 LWG?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 LWG was 104,740 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 LWG passed its MOT?

CA08 LWG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2023.

Is CA08 LWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 LWG 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 CA08 LWG?

CA08 LWG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.