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ET08 LJO

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlack
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 1999cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 87,424 miles on the clock, averaging 8,963 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ET08 LJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,424
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,963

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,424 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,442
Average per year8,963
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET08 LJO 24k40k56k71k87k '11'18'15

Check ET08 LJO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage82,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage70,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage63,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage54,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage44,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,690 miles
PASS
Mileage33,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
PASS
Mileage23,599 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 LJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 LJO

What car is ET08 LJO?

ET08 LJO is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 LJO was 87,424 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 LJO passed its MOT?

ET08 LJO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jul 2018.

Is ET08 LJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET08 LJO 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 ET08 LJO?

ET08 LJO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.