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KO08 UBM

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 136,864 miles on the clock, averaging 12,860 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 KO08 UBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,860

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 reading136,864 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,860
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KO08 UBM 60k79k99k118k137k '11'17'15

Check KO08 UBM

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,864 miles
Since last MOT+19,854 miles
PASS
Mileage117,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage109,417 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage100,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,705 miles
PASS
Mileage87,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,125 miles
Since last MOT+14,735 miles
PASS
Mileage72,390 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage60,321 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 UBM

What car is KO08 UBM?

KO08 UBM is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 UBM?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 UBM was 136,864 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 UBM passed its MOT?

KO08 UBM has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2017.

Is KO08 UBM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 UBM 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 KO08 UBM?

KO08 UBM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.