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NJ08 VHM

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 68,319 miles on the clock, averaging 3,521 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ08 VHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,521

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 reading68,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year3,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ08 VHM 16k29k42k55k68k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,319 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage66,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,248 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage64,032 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage61,208 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage58,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage55,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage52,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage48,352 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage44,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage41,009 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage37,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage34,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage31,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage23,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage15,867 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 VHM
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 VHM

What car is NJ08 VHM?

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

What is the mileage of NJ08 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for NJ08 VHM was 68,319 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ08 VHM passed its MOT?

NJ08 VHM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.

Is NJ08 VHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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