Vehicle summary
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 1798cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 55,482 miles on the clock, averaging 2,587 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ08 VJU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,482 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,587 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ08 VJU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About NJ08 VJU
What car is NJ08 VJU?
NJ08 VJU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.
What is the mileage of NJ08 VJU?
The last recorded mileage for NJ08 VJU was 55,482 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ08 VJU passed its MOT?
NJ08 VJU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is NJ08 VJU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ08 VJU 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 VJU?
NJ08 VJU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.