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YA08 BFN

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 113,539 miles on the clock, averaging 13,096 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 YA08 BFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
13,096

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 reading113,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,539
Average per year13,096
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YA08 BFN 74k84k94k104k114k '11'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,539 miles
Since last MOT+18,539 miles
PASS
Mileage95,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,995 miles
PASS
Mileage85,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,005 miles
Since last MOT+11,122 miles
PASS
Mileage73,883 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

RegistrationYA08 BFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YA08 BFN

What car is YA08 BFN?

YA08 BFN is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YA08 BFN?

The last recorded mileage for YA08 BFN was 113,539 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA08 BFN passed its MOT?

YA08 BFN has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2014.

Is YA08 BFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA08 BFN 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 YA08 BFN?

YA08 BFN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.