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RO08 YWX

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 121,789 miles on the clock, averaging 12,125 miles per year, above 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 RO08 YWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
12,125

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,688
Average per year12,125
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 YWX 49k67k85k104k122k '12'18'15

Check RO08 YWX

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,789 miles
Since last MOT+16,688 miles
PASS
Mileage105,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage84,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage73,142 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage61,264 miles
Since last MOT+12,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,755 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 YWX

What car is RO08 YWX?

RO08 YWX is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 YWX?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 YWX was 121,789 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 YWX passed its MOT?

RO08 YWX has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2018.

Is RO08 YWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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