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EF08 FMJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 71,746 miles on the clock, averaging 3,462 miles per year, well 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 EF08 FMJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,462

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,746 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 FMJ 20k33k46k59k72k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,746 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage65,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,445 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,643 miles
PASS
Mileage53,792 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage53,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,309 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage52,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage50,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,871 miles
PASS
Mileage48,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage45,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage42,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage38,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage34,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage32,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage29,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage26,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage23,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage19,540 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

RegistrationEF08 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 FMJ

What car is EF08 FMJ?

EF08 FMJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 FMJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 FMJ was 71,746 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 FMJ passed its MOT?

EF08 FMJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2026.

Is EF08 FMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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