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MJ08 BSU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 96,922 miles on the clock, averaging 7,713 miles per year, around 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 MJ08 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,713

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,428
Average per year7,713
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 BSU 24k42k60k79k97k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage93,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage86,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage78,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,072 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage69,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage61,748 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage51,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage42,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage33,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,497 miles
PASS
Mileage23,686 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 BSU

What car is MJ08 BSU?

MJ08 BSU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 BSU was 96,922 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 BSU passed its MOT?

MJ08 BSU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.

Is MJ08 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 BSU 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 MJ08 BSU?

MJ08 BSU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.