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LA08 ESG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 1798cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 58,926 miles on the clock, averaging 2,487 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 ESG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
58,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,487

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year935
Average per year2,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 ESG 23k32k41k50k59k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,926 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage57,991 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage57,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage56,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage55,011 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
PASS
Mileage54,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage52,162 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage49,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage46,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage43,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage39,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage36,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage31,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage26,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage23,179 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ESG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 ESG

What car is LA08 ESG?

LA08 ESG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 ESG?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 ESG was 58,926 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 ESG passed its MOT?

LA08 ESG has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is LA08 ESG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 ESG 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 LA08 ESG?

LA08 ESG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.