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EA08 RYO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 154,750 miles on the clock, averaging 8,381 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 RYO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,381

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,375
Average per year8,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 RYO 26k58k90k123k155k '11'26'17

Check EA08 RYO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage148,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage142,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage138,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage132,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage126,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage116,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage108,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage100,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage93,005 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,001 miles
PASS
Mileage97,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,376 miles
Since last MOT+16,199 miles
PASS
Mileage81,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,177 miles
Since last MOT+13,054 miles
PASS
Mileage68,123 miles
Since last MOT+13,571 miles
PASS
Mileage54,552 miles
Since last MOT+17,803 miles
PASS
Mileage36,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage32,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,800 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 RYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 RYO

What car is EA08 RYO?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 RYO?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 RYO was 154,750 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 RYO passed its MOT?

EA08 RYO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is EA08 RYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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