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MJ08 EVT

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 136,487 miles on the clock, averaging 7,509 miles per year, around 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 MJ08 EVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,509

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 EVT 24k52k80k108k136k '11'26'18

Check MJ08 EVT

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,487 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage136,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage132,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage129,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage128,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage126,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage119,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage107,928 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,914 miles
Since last MOT+18,365 miles
PASS
Mileage89,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,549 miles
Since last MOT+21,316 miles
PASS
Mileage68,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage61,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage51,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage48,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage41,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage30,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage24,162 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 EVT

What car is MJ08 EVT?

MJ08 EVT is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 EVT?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 EVT was 136,487 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 EVT passed its MOT?

MJ08 EVT has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.

Is MJ08 EVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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