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MK08 OGU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
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 2008 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 102,440 miles on the clock, averaging 5,244 miles per year, 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 MK08 OGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,244

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,918
Average per year5,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 OGU 23k43k63k82k102k '11'26'20

Check MK08 OGU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage75,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage67,564 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage63,230 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage59,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage51,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,393 miles
Since last MOT+15,507 miles
PASS
Mileage35,886 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,880 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage34,962 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
PASS
Mileage34,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage33,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage31,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,007 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage22,669 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

RegistrationMK08 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 OGU

What car is MK08 OGU?

MK08 OGU is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 OGU?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 OGU was 102,440 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 OGU passed its MOT?

MK08 OGU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is MK08 OGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 OGU 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 MK08 OGU?

MK08 OGU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.