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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 1753cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 109,698 miles on the clock, averaging 8,698 miles per year, around 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 HBA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 109,698 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,776 |
| Average per year | 8,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF08 HBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About EF08 HBA
What car is EF08 HBA?
EF08 HBA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.
What is the mileage of EF08 HBA?
The last recorded mileage for EF08 HBA was 109,698 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF08 HBA passed its MOT?
EF08 HBA has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jun 2019.
Is EF08 HBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 HBA 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 HBA?
EF08 HBA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.