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EA08 CVO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
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 1560cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 182,991 miles on the clock, averaging 6,475 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 CVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,475

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 reading182,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,191
Average per year6,475
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 CVO 107k126k145k164k183k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage182,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage176,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage170,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage162,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage155,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage149,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage144,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage137,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage132,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage125,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage118,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,507 miles
PASS
Mileage106,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,884 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.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 CVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 CVO

What car is EA08 CVO?

EA08 CVO is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 CVO?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 CVO was 182,991 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 CVO passed its MOT?

EA08 CVO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Feb 2023.

Is EA08 CVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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