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NJ08 TYS

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 141,175 miles on the clock, averaging 6,597 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 NJ08 TYS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,597

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

Below average
Latest reading141,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year324
Average per year6,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ08 TYS 42k67k92k116k141k '11'26'19

Check NJ08 TYS

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,175 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
PASS
Mileage140,851 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage140,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage139,309 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
PASS
Mileage139,020 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
PASS
Mileage138,838 miles
Since last MOT+487 miles
PASS
Mileage138,351 miles
Since last MOT+11,433 miles
PASS
Mileage126,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,918 miles
Since last MOT+12,442 miles
PASS
Mileage114,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,169 miles
PASS
Mileage106,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage96,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage86,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,168 miles
Since last MOT+18,399 miles
PASS
Mileage56,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,751 miles
PASS
Mileage42,018 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

RegistrationNJ08 TYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NJ08 TYS

What car is NJ08 TYS?

NJ08 TYS is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NJ08 TYS?

The last recorded mileage for NJ08 TYS was 141,175 miles, recorded on 27 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ08 TYS passed its MOT?

NJ08 TYS has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2026.

Is NJ08 TYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ08 TYS 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 NJ08 TYS?

NJ08 TYS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.