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EA08 XGL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 144,530 miles on the clock, averaging 7,780 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 XGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,780

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,189
Average per year7,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 XGL 31k60k88k116k145k '11'25'18

Check EA08 XGL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage136,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage128,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage127,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage119,559 miles
Since last MOT+20,193 miles
PASS
Mileage99,366 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,333 miles
Since last MOT+11,403 miles
PASS
Mileage87,930 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage80,298 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,006 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage67,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,003 miles
PASS
Mileage53,781 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage49,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage42,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage36,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage31,362 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 XGL

What car is EA08 XGL?

EA08 XGL is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 XGL?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 XGL was 144,530 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 XGL passed its MOT?

EA08 XGL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is EA08 XGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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