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EF08 HVV

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Bronze Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBronze
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 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 53,455 miles on the clock, averaging 2,151 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 HVV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,151

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 reading53,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,877
Average per year2,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 HVV 21k29k37k45k53k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage49,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage44,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage42,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage41,112 miles
Since last MOT+442 miles
PASS
Mileage40,670 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage40,355 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,354 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
PASS
Mileage39,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage38,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage35,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage34,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage31,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage29,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage25,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage22,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage21,028 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 HVV

What car is EF08 HVV?

EF08 HVV is an bronze Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 HVV?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HVV was 53,455 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HVV passed its MOT?

EF08 HVV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2026.

Is EF08 HVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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