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EA58 VEF

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
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 1997cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,852 miles on the clock, averaging 8,506 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 VEF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,852
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
8,506

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 reading145,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,080
Average per year8,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA58 VEF 27k57k86k116k146k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage140,772 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage133,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage127,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage121,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage116,313 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage110,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage105,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage100,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,323 miles
Since last MOT+11,686 miles
PASS
Mileage88,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,637 miles
Since last MOT+15,972 miles
PASS
Mileage72,665 miles
Since last MOT+15,314 miles
PASS
Mileage57,351 miles
Since last MOT+17,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage30,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage27,032 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 VEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About EA58 VEF

What car is EA58 VEF?

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

What is the mileage of EA58 VEF?

The last recorded mileage for EA58 VEF was 145,852 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA58 VEF passed its MOT?

EA58 VEF has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is EA58 VEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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