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EA08 AEK

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 157,754 miles on the clock, averaging 8,536 miles per year, around 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 EA08 AEK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,536

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,754 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,536
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 AEK 30k62k94k126k158k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage151,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage146,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage141,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage136,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage131,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage127,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage119,632 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage109,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage100,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,322 miles
PASS
Mileage88,430 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage76,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage66,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOT+12,689 miles
PASS
Mileage42,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,322 miles
PASS
Mileage30,339 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

RegistrationEA08 AEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 AEK

What car is EA08 AEK?

EA08 AEK is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 AEK?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 AEK was 157,754 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 AEK passed its MOT?

EA08 AEK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is EA08 AEK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 AEK 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 EA08 AEK?

EA08 AEK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.