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EF08 HCL

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 55,152 miles on the clock, averaging 5,427 miles per year, 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 HCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,427

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading55,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,343
Average per year5,427
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF08 HCL 17k27k36k46k55k '11'18'15

Check EF08 HCL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage51,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage47,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage40,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage31,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage25,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage21,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage17,312 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 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 HCL

What car is EF08 HCL?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 HCL?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HCL was 55,152 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HCL passed its MOT?

EF08 HCL has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Jun 2018.

Is EF08 HCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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