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ET08 LJV

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
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 1989cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 55,951 miles on the clock, averaging 3,077 miles per year, well below 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 LJV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,077

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,580
Average per year3,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 LJV 12k23k34k45k56k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage54,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage52,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage50,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage47,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage45,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage43,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage39,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage35,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage30,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage26,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage21,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage17,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage11,568 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 LJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 LJV

What car is ET08 LJV?

ET08 LJV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 LJV?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 LJV was 55,951 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 LJV passed its MOT?

ET08 LJV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is ET08 LJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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