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EN08 JAU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 136,245 miles on the clock, averaging 7,657 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 EN08 JAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,657

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year7,657
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EN08 JAU 33k59k85k110k136k '11'25'19

Check EN08 JAU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,245 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage129,093 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage122,992 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage114,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage101,679 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage95,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage89,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage81,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,686 miles
PASS
Mileage71,093 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage67,022 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage59,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage50,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage42,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage33,164 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

RegistrationEN08 JAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EN08 JAU

What car is EN08 JAU?

EN08 JAU is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EN08 JAU?

The last recorded mileage for EN08 JAU was 136,245 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN08 JAU passed its MOT?

EN08 JAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2025.

Is EN08 JAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN08 JAU 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 EN08 JAU?

EN08 JAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.