Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 126,270 miles on the clock, averaging 7,115 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 HYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,270 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,153 |
| Average per year | 7,115 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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 HYL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About EF08 HYL
What car is EF08 HYL?
EF08 HYL is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.
What is the mileage of EF08 HYL?
The last recorded mileage for EF08 HYL was 126,270 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF08 HYL passed its MOT?
EF08 HYL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.
Is EF08 HYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 HYL 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 HYL?
EF08 HYL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.