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NL08 MGV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
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 1560cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 142,979 miles on the clock, averaging 7,613 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for NL08 MGV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,613

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,434
Average per year7,613
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL08 MGV 29k58k86k114k143k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage132,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage127,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage126,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage124,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage122,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage120,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage116,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage109,632 miles
Since last MOT+12,756 miles
PASS
Mileage96,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,876 miles
Since last MOT+13,314 miles
PASS
Mileage83,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,820 miles
PASS
Mileage70,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,742 miles
Since last MOT+13,585 miles
PASS
Mileage57,157 miles
Since last MOT+14,528 miles
PASS
Mileage42,629 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage29,022 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NL08 MGV

What car is NL08 MGV?

NL08 MGV is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NL08 MGV?

The last recorded mileage for NL08 MGV was 142,979 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL08 MGV passed its MOT?

NL08 MGV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.

Is NL08 MGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL08 MGV 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 NL08 MGV?

NL08 MGV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.