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EA08 XHP

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 97,314 miles on the clock, averaging 5,145 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 XHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,145

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

Below average
Latest reading97,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,903
Average per year5,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 XHP 23k42k60k79k97k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage91,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage87,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage84,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage80,686 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage77,029 miles
Since last MOT+476 miles
PASS
Mileage76,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage72,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage68,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage61,726 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage51,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage40,338 miles
Since last MOT+11,207 miles
PASS
Mileage29,131 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage27,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,721 miles
PASS
Mileage26,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage23,185 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 XHP

What car is EA08 XHP?

EA08 XHP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 XHP?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 XHP was 97,314 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 XHP passed its MOT?

EA08 XHP has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is EA08 XHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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