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YR08 NGV

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 228,695 miles on the clock, averaging 17,024 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 YR08 NGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
17,024

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 reading228,695 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 NGV 88k123k158k193k229k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,695 miles
Since last MOT+148,889 miles
PASS
Mileage79,806 miles
Since last MOT+21,857 miles
PASS
Mileage57,949 miles
PASS
Mileage195,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage187,712 miles
Since last MOT+39,892 miles
PASS
Mileage147,820 miles
Since last MOT+22,794 miles
PASS
Mileage125,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage115,405 miles
Since last MOT+27,694 miles
PASS
Mileage87,711 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

RegistrationYR08 NGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 NGV

What car is YR08 NGV?

YR08 NGV is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 NGV?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 NGV was 228,695 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 NGV passed its MOT?

YR08 NGV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2019.

Is YR08 NGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 NGV 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 YR08 NGV?

YR08 NGV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.