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EF08 HWB

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 81,324 miles on the clock, averaging 3,862 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 HWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year3,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 HWB 26k40k53k67k81k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
PASS
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
PASS
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage74,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage68,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage66,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage63,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,032 miles
Since last MOT+13,038 miles
PASS
Mileage49,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage40,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage32,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage25,648 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 HWB

What car is EF08 HWB?

EF08 HWB is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 HWB?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 HWB was 81,324 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 HWB passed its MOT?

EF08 HWB has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is EF08 HWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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