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EF08 EMM

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 100,426 miles on the clock, averaging 5,888 miles per year, below 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 EF08 EMM

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,888

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

Below average
Latest reading100,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,934
Average per year5,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 EMM 25k44k63k82k100k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage94,492 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage90,959 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,958 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
PASS
Mileage90,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage88,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage82,530 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage76,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage69,181 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage61,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,154 miles
PASS
Mileage53,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage44,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,556 miles
PASS
Mileage33,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage24,980 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

RegistrationEF08 EMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 EMM

What car is EF08 EMM?

EF08 EMM is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 EMM?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 EMM was 100,426 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 EMM passed its MOT?

EF08 EMM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2024.

Is EF08 EMM ULEZ compliant?

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

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