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EA58 LJO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 141,076 miles on the clock, averaging 8,854 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 EA58 LJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,854

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 reading141,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,586
Average per year8,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA58 LJO 27k55k84k112k141k '11'24'18

Check EA58 LJO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,076 miles
Since last MOT+13,586 miles
PASS
Mileage127,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,490 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
PASS
Mileage127,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage125,920 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage120,621 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
PASS
Mileage111,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage100,712 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,710 miles
Since last MOT+12,028 miles
PASS
Mileage88,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,228 miles
PASS
Mileage76,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage69,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage66,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,258 miles
Since last MOT+14,532 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,726 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage35,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage26,660 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

RegistrationEA58 LJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About EA58 LJO

What car is EA58 LJO?

EA58 LJO is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA58 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for EA58 LJO was 141,076 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA58 LJO passed its MOT?

EA58 LJO has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 3 Oct 2024.

Is EA58 LJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA58 LJO 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 EA58 LJO?

EA58 LJO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.