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DA57 XEP

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 129,035 miles on the clock, averaging 7,016 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DA57 XEP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,016

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,891
Average per year7,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA57 XEP 20k47k74k102k129k '11'26'18

Check DA57 XEP

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage120,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage111,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage104,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage97,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage89,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage82,563 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage75,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage68,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage64,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage57,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage46,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage44,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage39,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage34,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage26,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage19,867 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About DA57 XEP

What car is DA57 XEP?

DA57 XEP is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA57 XEP?

The last recorded mileage for DA57 XEP was 129,035 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA57 XEP passed its MOT?

DA57 XEP has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is DA57 XEP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA57 XEP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DA57 XEP?

DA57 XEP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.