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PL08 AHA

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 117,115 miles on the clock, averaging 5,285 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 PL08 AHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,181
Average per year5,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 AHA 43k62k80k99k117k '11'25'17

Check PL08 AHA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage111,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage108,502 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage107,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage101,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage94,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage93,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,377 miles
PASS
Mileage83,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage80,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage70,108 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage59,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage50,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage43,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,484 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 AHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 AHA

What car is PL08 AHA?

PL08 AHA is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 AHA?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 AHA was 117,115 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 AHA passed its MOT?

PL08 AHA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2025.

Is PL08 AHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 AHA 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 PL08 AHA?

PL08 AHA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.