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LA08 NCJ

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 139,084 miles on the clock, averaging 7,083 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 LA08 NCJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,083

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 reading139,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year117
Average per year7,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 NCJ 38k63k89k114k139k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,084 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage135,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage130,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage125,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage121,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage115,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage110,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage100,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage95,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage92,684 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage83,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage73,637 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage73,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage68,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,985 miles
PASS
Mileage58,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage47,826 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,148 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

RegistrationLA08 NCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 NCJ

What car is LA08 NCJ?

LA08 NCJ is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 NCJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 NCJ was 139,084 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 NCJ passed its MOT?

LA08 NCJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is LA08 NCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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