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EA08 JUW

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 178,884 miles on the clock, averaging 10,252 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 EA08 JUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,252

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 JUW 32k69k105k142k179k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage167,539 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,333 miles
PASS
Mileage157,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage152,832 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage147,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage142,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage134,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage127,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,496 miles
Since last MOT+18,234 miles
PASS
Mileage109,262 miles
Since last MOT+17,978 miles
PASS
Mileage91,284 miles
Since last MOT+20,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,663 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage49,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage42,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,986 miles
PASS
Mileage32,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,034 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 JUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 JUW

What car is EA08 JUW?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 JUW?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 JUW was 178,884 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 JUW passed its MOT?

EA08 JUW has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is EA08 JUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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