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EA08 UCT

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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 161,132 miles on the clock, averaging 9,213 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 UCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,213

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 reading161,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 UCT 44k73k103k132k161k '11'23'16

Check EA08 UCT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage152,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage151,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage144,361 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,598 miles
PASS
Mileage135,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage128,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage125,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage120,067 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,060 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage105,087 miles
Since last MOT+63,265 miles
PASS
Mileage41,822 miles
PASS
Mileage78,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage67,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,277 miles
Since last MOT+23,203 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,074 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 UCT
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 UCT

What car is EA08 UCT?

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

What is the mileage of EA08 UCT?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 UCT was 161,132 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 UCT passed its MOT?

EA08 UCT has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2023.

Is EA08 UCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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