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NJ08 VGX

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ08 VGX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,987

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 reading66,230 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ08 VGX 18k30k42k54k66k '11'23'19

Check NJ08 VGX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage66,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage62,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage57,737 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage51,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,427 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage50,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage47,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage43,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage39,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage36,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage31,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage25,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage18,315 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NJ08 VGX

What car is NJ08 VGX?

NJ08 VGX is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

Has NJ08 VGX passed its MOT?

NJ08 VGX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is NJ08 VGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ08 VGX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is NJ08 VGX?

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