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NG08 BOV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Bronze Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBronze
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 104,925 miles on the clock, averaging 4,827 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 NG08 BOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,392
Average per year4,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG08 BOV 46k61k75k90k105k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage102,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage98,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage96,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage94,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage91,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage81,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage75,871 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,870 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage68,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,057 miles
PASS
Mileage58,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,904 miles
Since last MOT+13,065 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,839 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 BOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NG08 BOV

What car is NG08 BOV?

NG08 BOV is an bronze Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NG08 BOV?

The last recorded mileage for NG08 BOV was 104,925 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG08 BOV passed its MOT?

NG08 BOV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2023.

Is NG08 BOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG08 BOV 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 NG08 BOV?

NG08 BOV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.