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EA08 RXV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 83,971 miles on the clock, averaging 4,050 miles per year, well below 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 RXV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,050

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year122
Average per year4,050
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 RXV 22k38k53k69k84k '11'26'18

Check EA08 RXV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,971 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,038 miles
PASS
Mileage78,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage75,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage72,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage68,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage60,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage51,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage46,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage42,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage37,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage33,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage29,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage24,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage22,477 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RXV
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 RXV

What car is EA08 RXV?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 RXV?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 RXV was 83,971 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 RXV passed its MOT?

EA08 RXV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2026.

Is EA08 RXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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