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FM08 DHL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 83,425 miles on the clock, averaging 5,739 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 FM08 DHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,425 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,739
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM08 DHL 29k43k56k70k83k '11'20'16

Check FM08 DHL

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage77,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage71,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage63,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage52,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage41,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage37,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage32,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage29,056 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

RegistrationFM08 DHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FM08 DHL

What car is FM08 DHL?

FM08 DHL is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FM08 DHL?

The last recorded mileage for FM08 DHL was 83,425 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM08 DHL passed its MOT?

FM08 DHL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Dec 2020.

Is FM08 DHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM08 DHL 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 FM08 DHL?

FM08 DHL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.