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EF08 DXU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 68,231 miles on the clock, averaging 3,128 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 DXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,231 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year3,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 DXU 27k38k48k58k68k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,231 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
PASS
Mileage68,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage55,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage52,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage51,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage49,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage47,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage46,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage34,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage32,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage30,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage27,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 DXU

What car is EF08 DXU?

EF08 DXU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 DXU?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 DXU was 68,231 miles, recorded on 14 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 DXU passed its MOT?

EF08 DXU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2024.

Is EF08 DXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 DXU 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 EF08 DXU?

EF08 DXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.