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RO08 JHK

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 165,174 miles on the clock, averaging 14,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 JHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,547

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,666
Average per year14,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 JHK 43k73k104k135k165k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage165,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage160,508 miles
Since last MOT+18,115 miles
PASS
Mileage142,393 miles
Since last MOT+17,573 miles
PASS
Mileage124,820 miles
Since last MOT+17,031 miles
PASS
Mileage107,789 miles
Since last MOT+16,704 miles
PASS
Mileage91,085 miles
Since last MOT+26,879 miles
PASS
Mileage64,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,991 miles
PASS
Mileage50,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage42,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,783 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.

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

RegistrationRO08 JHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 JHK

What car is RO08 JHK?

RO08 JHK is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 JHK?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 JHK was 165,174 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 JHK passed its MOT?

RO08 JHK has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 26 Aug 2019.

Is RO08 JHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 JHK 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 RO08 JHK?

RO08 JHK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.