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MJ08 JVV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourOrange
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 167,959 miles on the clock, averaging 9,335 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 JVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,335

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,959 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 JVV 38k70k103k135k168k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage162,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage153,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage145,303 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage140,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage135,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage127,332 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage115,876 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage107,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage99,112 miles
Since last MOT+13,990 miles
PASS
Mileage85,122 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,927 miles
Since last MOT+20,508 miles
PASS
Mileage64,419 miles
Since last MOT+19,266 miles
PASS
Mileage45,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage37,811 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 JVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 JVV

What car is MJ08 JVV?

MJ08 JVV is an orange Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 JVV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 JVV was 167,959 miles, recorded on 2 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 JVV passed its MOT?

MJ08 JVV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2025.

Is MJ08 JVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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