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LW08 BEC

2009 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 2009 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 188,358 miles on the clock, averaging 12,517 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 LW08 BEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,517

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,801
Average per year12,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW08 BEC 33k72k111k149k188k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage185,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage177,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,929 miles
PASS
Mileage165,437 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,369 miles
PASS
Mileage162,059 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage153,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,382 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage140,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage133,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage122,367 miles
Since last MOT+16,878 miles
PASS
Mileage105,489 miles
Since last MOT+24,230 miles
PASS
Mileage81,259 miles
Since last MOT+27,643 miles
PASS
Mileage53,616 miles
Since last MOT+20,958 miles
PASS
Mileage32,658 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

RegistrationLW08 BEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LW08 BEC

What car is LW08 BEC?

LW08 BEC is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2009.

What is the mileage of LW08 BEC?

The last recorded mileage for LW08 BEC was 188,358 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW08 BEC passed its MOT?

LW08 BEC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2024.

Is LW08 BEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW08 BEC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LW08 BEC?

LW08 BEC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.