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FY08 PLN

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 171,328 miles on the clock, averaging 12,192 miles per year, above 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 FY08 PLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,192

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,328 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY08 PLN 25k62k98k135k171k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,328 miles
Since last MOT+15,027 miles
PASS
Mileage156,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,301 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,298 miles
Since last MOT+16,742 miles
PASS
Mileage139,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,642 miles
PASS
Mileage127,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,914 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
PASS
Mileage114,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,679 miles
PASS
Mileage100,513 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
PASS
Mileage88,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,909 miles
PASS
Mileage74,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,066 miles
Since last MOT+17,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,089 miles
Since last MOT+16,764 miles
PASS
Mileage39,325 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage34,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage29,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage25,420 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

RegistrationFY08 PLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FY08 PLN

What car is FY08 PLN?

FY08 PLN is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FY08 PLN?

The last recorded mileage for FY08 PLN was 171,328 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY08 PLN passed its MOT?

FY08 PLN has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2023.

Is FY08 PLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY08 PLN 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 FY08 PLN?

FY08 PLN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.