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MW08 JRU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 98,566 miles on the clock, averaging 13,206 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 MW08 JRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,206

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,133
Average per year13,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 JRU 55k66k77k88k99k '11'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,566 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage85,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage70,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage63,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage57,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage55,223 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,218 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

RegistrationMW08 JRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 JRU

What car is MW08 JRU?

MW08 JRU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 JRU?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 JRU was 98,566 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 JRU passed its MOT?

MW08 JRU has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2014.

Is MW08 JRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 JRU 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 MW08 JRU?

MW08 JRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.