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MJ08 YBB

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 92,358 miles on the clock, averaging 1,692 miles per year, well 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 MJ08 YBB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,692

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,081
Average per year1,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 YBB 68k74k80k86k92k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage82,277 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,266 miles
PASS
Mileage172,550 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,518 miles
Since last MOT+26,245 miles
PASS
Mileage146,273 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,197 miles
PASS
Mileage135,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage129,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage126,268 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage115,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage112,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage108,144 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage98,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage90,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage84,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage77,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage70,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage67,643 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 YBB
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 YBB

What car is MJ08 YBB?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 YBB?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 YBB was 92,358 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 YBB passed its MOT?

MJ08 YBB has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2026.

Is MJ08 YBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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