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EA08 SYU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 80,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,640 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 SYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,640

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,119
Average per year7,640
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 SYU 17k33k49k65k81k '11'19'15

Check EA08 SYU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,887 miles
Since last MOT+12,119 miles
PASS
Mileage68,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage62,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage56,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage50,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage41,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage33,477 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage24,961 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage17,134 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 SYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 SYU

What car is EA08 SYU?

EA08 SYU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 SYU?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 SYU was 80,887 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 SYU passed its MOT?

EA08 SYU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2019.

Is EA08 SYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 SYU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EA08 SYU?

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